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'''Akhaura''' ({{ |
'''Akhaura''' ({{langx|bn|আখাউড়া }}) is an [[upazila]] of [[Brahmanbaria District]], a district under [[Chattogram Division|Chattogram]], [[Bangladesh]]. '''Akhaura Upazila''' has an area of 99.28 km<sup>2</sup>. The main river that run through this upazila is the [[Titas River]]. Akhaura played an important historical role during both [[World War II]] and [[Liberation War of Bangladesh]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |
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[[File:Akhaura Police Station 2018-09-01.jpg|thumb|Akhaura Railway Police Station]] |
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[[File:Akhaura Upazila Parishad 2018-09-01 (2).jpg|thumb|Akhaura Upazila Parishad]] |
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The administration of Akhaura thana, now an [[upazila]], was established in 1976. The upazila includes one municipality, five union parishads, 107 [[mouzas]] and 113 villages.<ref name=Banglapedia/> |
The administration of Akhaura thana, now an [[upazila]], was established in 1976. The upazila includes one municipality, five union parishads, 107 [[mouzas]] and 113 villages.<ref name=Banglapedia/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:বাংলাদেশের সামরিক (১৯৬৭-১৯৭১) পরিকল্পনা.png|thumb |
[[File:বাংলাদেশের সামরিক (১৯৬৭-১৯৭১) পরিকল্পনা.png|thumb|left|Pakistani Eastern Command plan for the defence of East Pakistan from 1967 to 1971 (generic representation—some unit locations not shown).]] |
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During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] for the [[Bangladesh Liberation War|liberation of Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan Army]] planners predicted India would launch its main attack in the east along the Akhaura–[[Brahmanbaria]] axis; however, the army had no troops in this area, so the 27th brigade at Mymensingh was moved to Akhaura, except for two battalions (which became the 93rd brigade) that were retained for the defence of [[Mymensingh]].<ref>Salik, Siddiq, Witness to Surrender, pp126</ref> Pakistan Army's 93,000 troops unconditionally surrendered to the [[Indian Army]] and India's local ally [[Mukti Bahini]] on 16 December 1971.<ref name="ssbtosuccess">{{Cite news|url=http://www.ssbtosuccess.com/vijay-diwas-16th-december/|title=Why Do India Celebrate 'Vijay Diwas' On 16th December|last=Team|first=Editorial|date=2017-12-17|work=SSBToSuccess|access-date=2017-12-18|language=en-US}}</ref> This day and event is commemorated as the [[Victory Day (Bangladesh)|Bijoy Dibos]] ({{ |
During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] for the [[Bangladesh Liberation War|liberation of Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan Army]] planners predicted India would launch its main attack in the east along the Akhaura–[[Brahmanbaria]] axis; however, the army had no troops in this area, so the 27th brigade at Mymensingh was moved to Akhaura, except for two battalions (which became the 93rd brigade) that were retained for the defence of [[Mymensingh]].<ref>Salik, Siddiq, Witness to Surrender, pp126</ref> Pakistan Army's 93,000 troops unconditionally surrendered to the [[Indian Army]] and India's local ally [[Mukti Bahini]] on 16 December 1971.<ref name="ssbtosuccess">{{Cite news|url=http://www.ssbtosuccess.com/vijay-diwas-16th-december/|title=Why Do India Celebrate 'Vijay Diwas' On 16th December|last=Team|first=Editorial|date=2017-12-17|work=SSBToSuccess|access-date=2017-12-18|language=en-US}}</ref> This day and event is commemorated as the [[Victory Day (Bangladesh)|Bijoy Dibos]] ({{langx|bn|বিজয় দিবস}}) in Bangladesh and [[Vijay Diwas (India)|Vijay Diwas]] in India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://liberationwarmuseum.org/about-us |title=About us |website=Liberation War Museum |access-date=21 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108013543/http://www.liberationwarmuseum.org/about-us |archive-date=8 November 2011 }}</ref><ref name="ssbtosuccess" /> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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As of the [[2011 Bangladesh census|2011 Bangladesh Census]], there were 145,215 inhabitants across 27,831 households in Akhaura Upazila. There were 93 males (48.3%) to every 100 females (51.7%). Children (0-14) made up 40.7% of the population. The vast majority of the population were adherents of [[Islam]] (94.2%), with 5.8% being adherents of [[Hinduism in Bangladesh|Hinduism]]. The average [[literacy rate]] was 52.8% for those aged 7 and above, compared to a national average of 47.1%.<ref name=census2011>{{Cite web|url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Brahmanbaria.pdf|title=Population and Housing Census 2011: Zila Report: Brahmanbaria|date=October 2015|website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics|access-date=8 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/B_Baria.pdf |title=District Statistics 2011: Brahmanbaria |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |pages=16–17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128140313/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/B_Baria.pdf |archive-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> |
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According to the [[2011 Bangladesh census|2011 Census of Bangladesh]], Akhaura Upazila had 27,831 households and a population of 145,215. 39,836 (27.43%) were under 10 years of age. Akhaura had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 52.75%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1071 females per 1000 males. 36,262 (24.97%) lived in urban areas.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Brahmanbaria.pdf|title=Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Brahmanbaria|website=bbs.gov.bd|publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref> |
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==Points of interest== |
==Points of interest== |
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* [[Kharampur Mazar Sharif]], the mausoleum of Hazrat Syed Ahmad Gesudaraz |
* [[Kharampur Mazar Sharif]], the mausoleum of Hazrat Syed Ahmad Gesudaraz, is a pilgrimage site for devotees.<ref name=Banglapedia>{{cite book |last=Udin |first=Mohammad Mofiz |year=2012 |chapter=Akhaura Upazila |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Akhaura_Upazila |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref> |
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==Administration== |
==Administration== |
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Akhaura Upazila is divided into Akhaura Municipality and five [[union parishad]]s: Dakshin Akhaura, Dharkhar, Monionda, Mogra, and Uttar Akhaura. The union parishads are subdivided into 86 mauzas and 112 villages.<ref name=" |
Akhaura Upazila is divided into Akhaura Municipality and five [[union parishad]]s: Dakshin Akhaura, Dharkhar, Monionda, Mogra, and Uttar Akhaura. The union parishads are subdivided into 86 mauzas and 112 villages.<ref name="census2011" /> |
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Akhaura Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 23 [[mahalla]]s.<ref name="census2011" /> |
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Akhaura Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 23 [[mahalla]]s.<ref name="district-stats">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/B_Baria.pdf |url-status=dead |title=District Statistics 2011: Brahmanbaria |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113185019/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/B_Baria.pdf |archive-date=13 November 2014 |access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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[[File:Akhaura Railway Station 2018-09-01 (1).jpg|thumb|Akhaura Railway Station.]] |
[[File:Akhaura Railway Station 2018-09-01 (1).jpg|thumb|Akhaura Railway Station.|left]] |
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[[File:Akhaura Checkpost Road 2018-09-01.jpg|thumb|Akhaura Checkpost Road]] |
[[File:Akhaura Checkpost Road 2018-09-01.jpg|thumb|Akhaura Checkpost Road]] |
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Plans are underway to have Akhaura connected to [[Agartala]], India via railway by 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-06-28/news/63907404_1_agartala-akhaura-rail-link-indian-high-commission|title=Agartala-Akhaura railway link to connect India and Bangladesh; will be completed by 2017 - The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://twocircles.net/2011sep21/india_approves_new_railway_link_bangladesh.html |title=India approves new railway link with Bangladesh |publisher=TwoCircles.net |date=21 September 2011}}</ref> |
Plans are underway to have Akhaura connected to [[Agartala]], India via railway by 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-06-28/news/63907404_1_agartala-akhaura-rail-link-indian-high-commission|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006053058/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-06-28/news/63907404_1_agartala-akhaura-rail-link-indian-high-commission|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 October 2015|title=Agartala-Akhaura railway link to connect India and Bangladesh; will be completed by 2017 - The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://twocircles.net/2011sep21/india_approves_new_railway_link_bangladesh.html |title=India approves new railway link with Bangladesh |publisher=TwoCircles.net |date=21 September 2011}}</ref> |
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In 2013–14, Bangladesh exported TK 2.26 billion through the Akhaura Land Port to India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bdnews24.com/business/2015/07/24/no-export-import-at-akhaura-port-on-july-25-26|title=No export, import at Akhaura port on July 25, 26|publisher=bdnews24.com|date=24 July 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}</ref> |
In 2013–14, Bangladesh exported TK 2.26 billion through the Akhaura Land Port to India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bdnews24.com/business/2015/07/24/no-export-import-at-akhaura-port-on-july-25-26|title=No export, import at Akhaura port on July 25, 26|publisher=bdnews24.com|date=24 July 2015|access-date=7 August 2020}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[File:Shahid Shriti Degree College, Akhaura Upazila 2018-09-01.jpg|thumb|Shahid Shriti Degree College.]] |
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{{See also|Education in Bangladesh}} |
{{See also|Education in Bangladesh}} |
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There are several schools and colleges in Akhaura. As in 2016, there is no university in Akhaura upazila. According to Banglapedia, [[Bangladesh Railway Government High School, Brahmanbaria|Bangladesh Railway Government High School]], founded in 1920, is a notable secondary school.<ref name=Banglapedia/> |
There are several schools and colleges in Akhaura. As in 2016, there is no university in Akhaura upazila. According to Banglapedia, [[Bangladesh Railway Government High School, Brahmanbaria|Bangladesh Railway Government High School]], founded in 1920, is a notable secondary school.<ref name=Banglapedia/> |
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==Notable people== |
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*[[Syed Emdadul Bari]], former DC of Brahmanbaria District |
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==See also== |
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Akhaura
আখাউড়া | |
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Coordinates: 23°52′05″N 91°12′30″E / 23.86806°N 91.20833°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Chittagong |
District | Brahmanbaria |
Government | |
• Upazila Chairman | Monir Hossain |
Area | |
• Upazila | 98.04 km2 (37.85 sq mi) |
• Urban | 8.22 km2 (3.17 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Upazila | 168,472 |
• Density | 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
• Urban | 36,262 |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Postal code | 3450[3] |
Area code | 08522[4] |
Website | akhaura |
Akhaura (Bengali: আখাউড়া) is an upazila of Brahmanbaria District, a district under Chattogram, Bangladesh. Akhaura Upazila has an area of 99.28 km2. The main river that run through this upazila is the Titas River. Akhaura played an important historical role during both World War II and Liberation War of Bangladesh.[citation needed]
The administration of Akhaura thana, now an upazila, was established in 1976. The upazila includes one municipality, five union parishads, 107 mouzas and 113 villages.[5]
History
[edit]During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 for the liberation of Bangladesh, Pakistan Army planners predicted India would launch its main attack in the east along the Akhaura–Brahmanbaria axis; however, the army had no troops in this area, so the 27th brigade at Mymensingh was moved to Akhaura, except for two battalions (which became the 93rd brigade) that were retained for the defence of Mymensingh.[6] Pakistan Army's 93,000 troops unconditionally surrendered to the Indian Army and India's local ally Mukti Bahini on 16 December 1971.[7] This day and event is commemorated as the Bijoy Dibos (Bengali: বিজয় দিবস) in Bangladesh and Vijay Diwas in India.[8][7]
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Akhaura Upazila had 27,831 households and a population of 145,215. 39,836 (27.43%) were under 10 years of age. Akhaura had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 52.75%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1071 females per 1000 males. 36,262 (24.97%) lived in urban areas.[1]
Points of interest
[edit]- Kharampur Mazar Sharif, the mausoleum of Hazrat Syed Ahmad Gesudaraz, is a pilgrimage site for devotees.[5]
Administration
[edit]Akhaura Upazila is divided into Akhaura Municipality and five union parishads: Dakshin Akhaura, Dharkhar, Monionda, Mogra, and Uttar Akhaura. The union parishads are subdivided into 86 mauzas and 112 villages.[1]
Akhaura Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 23 mahallas.[1]
Transport
[edit]Plans are underway to have Akhaura connected to Agartala, India via railway by 2017.[10][11]
In 2013–14, Bangladesh exported TK 2.26 billion through the Akhaura Land Port to India.[12]
Education
[edit]There are several schools and colleges in Akhaura. As in 2016, there is no university in Akhaura upazila. According to Banglapedia, Bangladesh Railway Government High School, founded in 1920, is a notable secondary school.[5]
Notable people
[edit]- Syed Emdadul Bari, former DC of Brahmanbaria District
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Brahmanbaria" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 396. ISBN 978-9844752016.
- ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Udin, Mohammad Mofiz (2012). "Akhaura Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ Salik, Siddiq, Witness to Surrender, pp126
- ^ a b Team, Editorial (17 December 2017). "Why Do India Celebrate 'Vijay Diwas' On 16th December". SSBToSuccess. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "About us". Liberation War Museum. Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Brahmanbaria (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-275-7.
- ^ "Agartala-Akhaura railway link to connect India and Bangladesh; will be completed by 2017 - The Economic Times". Archived from the original on 6 October 2015.
- ^ "India approves new railway link with Bangladesh". TwoCircles.net. 21 September 2011.
- ^ "No export, import at Akhaura port on July 25, 26". bdnews24.com. 24 July 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2020.