Joypurhat District


Joypurhat is a district in the northern part of Bangladesh. It is part of Rajshahi Division.

History

Ancient history

Joypurhat was an area of Pala Empire & Sena dynasty from a long age. Till 16th and 17th centuries, there was no clear info about Joypurhat. In old age 'Baghabarihat' was the local name of Joypurhat and Later 'Gopendraganjahat ' was used in many archives. Once 'Lalbazar Thana' was established by containing the present Joypurhat Sadar Upazila and Panchbibi Upazila. The thana was located at east side of Small Jamuna River named 'Puranapoil '. Then Puranapoil Union was known as 'Karimanagar'. Post office was established in Lalbazar Thana. The sub-registry office was in 'Nawabganj' named place, east side of Akkelpur railway station. There were many 'NeelKuthi' established in this area. At that era Lalbazar Thana was a town. Then that was the only one work place of ordinary people for their livelihood. From Lalbazar Thana, Small Jamuna River gorge, the whole travel, commerce and trade were maintained.
At that period Lalbazar Thana, Khetlal Upazila & Badalgachhi Upazila were contained by Dinajpur District. For being big size of Dinajpur District, Rangpur District & Rajshahi District a new district came out named Bogra District from the three districts. It was declared 1821. At that time, Bogra District occupied by Adamdighi, Bogra Sadar, Sherpur from Rajshahi District; two upazila from Rangpur District and Khetlal Upazila, Badalgachhi Upazila, Lalbazar Thana from Dinajpur.
Later, on December 16, 1868, Lalbazar Police Thana was moved in 'Khasbaguri'. The local name of Khasbabri was Panchbibi.
In 1884, from Kolkata District to Jalpaiguri District in British Raj the rail way line established. Among this rail way line 8 railway station was built in the present Joypurhat District. In that time 'Baghabari' was the local name of Joypurhat and Baghabari railway station was the name of Joypurhat railway station.
After establishing the railway station the people gathered more in railway beside area more than the river beside area of Small Jamuna River. People in the surrounding villages of railway have increased gradually settled. Gradually the 'Khanjanapur ' and 'Lalbazar Hat ' goes extinct. The name of 'Baghabari railway station' was replaced by the name Joypurhat railway station. And from that the whole area are known to Joypurhat to all.
Some say that Joypurhat was renamed from the name of Pala Empire King JoyPal who ruled here in his period.

Geography

Rivers

Bangladesh is a country of many rivers. There are five rivers in Joypurhat District.
Joypurhat is a district of Tropical climate. In winter there is much more rainfall in Joypurhat than in summer. According to The Köppen climate classification, The average annual temperature in here is 25.4 °C and The average annual rainfall is 1738 mm.
The driest month is December with 3 mm. Most precipitation falls in July, with an average of 364 mm. The warmest month of the year is August with an average temperature of 28.9 °C. In January, the average temperature is 18 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.
The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 361 mm. The average temperatures vary during the year by 10.9 °C.

Economy

Joypurhat's economy is mainly based on seasonal crops like rice, potato, wheat, onion, mango, jackfruit, and banana. It also produces a huge amount of sugarcane and it holds the country's largest sugar mill, Joypurhat Sugar Mill's Limited. There are also a lot of industries, rice mills and poultry farm sin this district. It exports many agricultural products. Hili land port is very close to Joypurhat district, so many people of this district do export-import business by this port and about all the vehicles of this port run over this district. This district is appropriate for all kind of business.

Arts and culture

Joypurhat is a district of rural or rich folk culture. In British Raj period, many festivals such as keerton, jaree, palagaan, kabigaan, baul, murshidee, lokgeeti, bhaoyaiya, and jattra were held on various occasions.
After 1971, many cultural organizations established in this district level and upazila level.

Cultural groups

Jamalganj is situated 10 km south west of Joypurhat. Pahar Pur, largely known as Sompur Bihar, is situated 6 kmnorth-west of Jamalganj which is a symbol of past legacy of our knowledge on philosophy, architecture, arts and sculptures. It is UNESCO certified world heritage site.
Jamalganj is known for its long traditional bazar fore surrounded places. It is also known for its agricultural products like banana, paddy, rice, wheat, and potato. Also famous for its coal and cement.

Administration

Sub-districts

Joypurhat has five subdistricts :
upazilaBengaliurl linkarea population
Joypurhatজয়পুরহাট সদর উপজেলা238.5
Akkelpurআক্কেলপুর উপজেলা139.47
Kalaiকালাই উপজেলা166.30
Khetlalক্ষেতলাল উপজেলা142.60
Panchbibiপাঁচবিবি উপজেলা278.53

Municipalities

There are five municipalities in Joypurhat District.
Deputy Commissioner : Mohammad Yasin

Mayor: MD Mustafizur Rahaman Mostak

Parliamentary seats

Joypurhat has two parliament seats: Joypurhat-1 and
Joypurhat-2.
Constituency
NO.		Constituency
Name		ExtentPresent Jatiyo Sangshad MPIn BengaliPolitical partyLegislatureElection occupied
34
Joypurhat-1
Joypurhat Sadar Upazila

Panchbibi Upazila
Advocate Shamsul Alam
এ্যাডভোকেট সামসুল আলম দুদু
Bangladesh Awami League11th ParliamentDecember 30, 2018
35
Joypurhat-2
Akkelpur Upazila

Kalai Upazila

Khetlal Upazila
Abu Sayeed Al Mahmud Swapan
আবু সাঈদ আল মাহমুদ স্বপন
Bangladesh Awami League11th ParliamentDecember 30, 2018

Transport

Roads

Joypurhat is a small district in Rajshahi Division. It has 342.59 km cobbled road, 61.59 km semi-cobbled road and 1569 km raw road.

Railway stations

Joypurhat contains eight railway stations. The total railways of Joypurhat are 38.86 km.
Joypurhat Railway Station was established in 1884 in the British Raj period. It is a very important railway station in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Education

The second girls' cadet college of Bangladesh is situated in Joypurhat named Joypurhat Girls Cadet College, established in 2005. R.B. Govt. High School is a reputed high school in Joypurhat. Joypurhat Govt. Girls' High School is also a reputed high school.
In Joypurhat District, tribal population account for approx. 2.25% of the population.
Ethnic nationals: Santal, Orao, Munda, Mahali, Koch, Pahan, Buna, Ho, Mahato, Rajbangshi etc. are noted tribes. Total tribal population: 48,000.

Religion

The district of Joypurhat has 2573 mosques, 186 mosque-based library, 675 trained Imam, 2200 Imam, 424 temples, 21 churches and 18 Buddhist temples. Hinda - Kasba Shahi Mosque is one such mosque in Joypurhat.

Literature

Joypurhat is a district of ancient civilization and culture organizations. In the time period of old and mid era, Joypurhat contained knowledge ruled and Gauri literature. Bengali literature poet Jayadeva Goswami is the piece child of Joypurhat.

Notable personalities

In modern era Joypurhat contains many poets. Among them poet-litterateur:
– Nazrul Criticism Book