Madarganj Upazila
upazila in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh
Madarganj (Bengali: মাদারগঞ্জ) is an Upazila in Jamalpur District, in the Division of Mymensingh, Bangladesh.The area is known for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and agricultural productivity.
Geography and Climate
Madarganj Upazila is located on the east bank of the Jamuna River, 34 km west of the Jamalpur district headquarters. Madarganj Upazila is situated between 24°47' to 24°59' north latitude and 89°40' to 89°50' east longitude, covering an area of 225.39 square kilometers. The upazila is bordered by Islampur upazila to the north, Melandaha and Jamalpur Sadar upazilas to the east, Sarishabari upazila to the south, and Shariakandi Upazila of Bogura district of Rajshahi division to the west.
The soil in the upazila is primarily sand-loam and atel-loam. The land is fertile and silty, but the region experiences floods almost every year, resulting in significant crop damage. The area receives a significant amount of rainfall due to the influence of monsoons, and there is heavy fog during the winter months. Summer temperatures range from 30 to 37 °C. The average annual rainfall is 853 cm. The total agricultural land area is 60062 acres, with 42877 acres being arable land
History
In 1760, when the entire Bengali population was suffering under British Raj and widespread chaos engulfed the political arena, the Bengali throne was controlled by The British Ruler, at this very time, the Sannyasis (ascetics) started a rebellion which initiated the Great Bengal famine aka 'Chhiattar Manbantar.' At such a time, the Fakirs (Sufi ascetics) left their spiritual practices to protect the people of Bengal from the English. Their main camp was in Makhnopur, Gorakhpur district of Nepal.
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