Manirampur Upazila

Manirampur Upazila is an upazila of Jashore District in Khulna Division, Bangladesh. It is bounded by Jashore Sadar Upazila on the north, Kalaroa and Jhikargachha upazilas on the west, Abhaynagar Upazila on the east, and Dumuria and Keshabpur upazilas on the south.

During 1971

Shaheed Asaduzzaman Asad, younger brother of Poet and Professor of Dhaka University Muhammad Moniruzzaman from Chinatola village was killed 23 October during the 1971. He was buried in Chinatola, near Chinatola bridge on the bank of Harihar river. Not only Asad, but also Sirajul Islam Shanti, Mashikur Rahman Tojo, Ahsan Uddin Khan Manik, Fazlur Rahman Fazlu were killed at the same time, same Place and they all are buried in a grave together.

1971 Liberation War

Manirampur thana was controlled by Sector 8 of the Bangladesh Armed Forces during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

Geography

Manirampur is located at . Manirampur is the second largest upazila of Bangladesh with an area of . Important low-lying areas include the Jhealdaha, Kedaria, Monaharpur and Moshihati beels. The main rivers in Manirampur are the Harihar and Vodra rivers. It is situated from the district town.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Manirampur upazila had 101,239 households and a population of 417,421. 81,932 (19.63%) were under 10 years of age. Manirampur had an average literacy rate of 53.66%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1018 females per 1000 males. 28,138 (6.74%) of the population lived in urban areas. Ethnic population was 5,117 (1.23%).

As the census of 1991, the total population of Manirampur was 326,093. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. The density of population was 733/km². The total people of eighteen years or older (18 or 18+) was 168,903 and the total number of households was 59,615. Manirampur had an average literacy rate of 29.1% (for people seven years or older), compared with the national average of 32.4%.

Only Town Population:

Only the Manirampur town had a population of 18874 as the census of 1991 where males are 52.36% and females are 47.64% of the town people. The density of town population was 1644/km² and the literacy rate of town people was 43.3%.

Administration

Manirampur thana was turned into an upazila in 1983. Manirampur Municipality was formed on 10 November 1997.

Manirampur Upazila is divided into Manirampur Municipality and 17 union parishads: Bhojgati, Chaluahati, Dhakuria, Durbadanga, Haridaskati, Hariharnagar, Jhanpa, Kashimnagar, Khanpur, Khedapara, Kultia, Manirampur, Manoharpur, Maswimnagar, Nehalpur, Rohita, and Shyamkur. The union parishads are subdivided into 246 mauzas and 235 villages.

Political history

The upazila's members of parliament (MP) were:

* Pijush Kanti Bhattacharya (AL), beginning in 1973, who is the current Presidium Member of central Awami League.
* Afsar Siddiqui (BNP), beginning in 1979
* Mufti Wakkas (JP), beginning in 1986
* Khan Tipu Sultan (AL), beginning in 1991
** Again in 1996 (AL)
* Mufti Wakkas (Jamat-e-Ulamai Islam), beginning in 2001
*Khan Tipu Sultan (AL), beginning in 2008
* Swapon Kumar Bhattyacharya (Ind) beginning in 2014
**Again in 2019 (AL)

The upazila has produced one Minister, Sarat Chandra Majumdar (1955–58) on the ticket of Pakistan National congress, and one State Minister of Religious Affairs, Mufti Wakkas, who held office under Hussain Muhammad Ershad.

Presently, Manirampur (Jessore-05) Honorable Parliamentary Member of the parliamentary constituency, Honorable State Minister of the Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Swapan Bhattacharya, MP is performing the duties.

Points of interest

The most notable place to see in Manirampur is Vabodah Sluis Gate and Jhapa (Rajgong) Baor. The Kapatakkha River also flows beside this area.

Archaeological sights

A terracotta plaque bearing the image of Mallinath, a female tirthankar (saint) of the Jain religion, was found at the Mound of Dam Dam Peer in Manirampur Upazila. It is believed to be the most ancient relic discovered from this part of the world. The Department at Khulna said that the plaque is at least 1800 years old. It is currently kept at the Khulna Museum.

Besides, "Neelkuthi" at village Joypur & "Kachari Ghar" are important Archaeological sites in Manirampur.

Education

Educational institutions include Manirampur Government High School and Dhakuria Protapkati Secondary School.

Notable people

*Muhammad Wakkas, former Minister of Religious Affairs and Member of Parliament
*Swapan Bhattacharjee, State Minister of Rural Development and Cooperatives Division

See also

* Upazilas of Bangladesh
* Jessore District
* Khulna Division

References

{{Upazilas of Khulna Division

Upazilas of Jessore District
Jessore District
Khulna Division