Sonatala Upazila

For other uses, see Sonatala.

Upazila in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Sonatala

সোনাতলা

Upazila

Coordinates: 25°2′N 89°30′E﻿ / ﻿25.033°N 89.500°E﻿ / 25.033; 89.500
Country|  Bangladesh
Division| Rajshahi
District| Bogra
Area

[1]

• Total| 156.75 km2 (60.52 sq mi)
Population

(2011)[1]

• Total| 186,778
• Density| 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zone| UTC+6 (BST)
Postal code|

5826

Website| sonatala.bogra.gov.bd(in Bengali)

Sonatala Upazila (Bengali: সোনাতলা উপজেলা) is an upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Sonatala Thana was established in 1981 from Sariakandi Thana and was converted into an upazila in 1984.[2][3] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Sonatala.

## Geography[edit]

Sonatala Upazila has a total area of 156.75 square kilometres (60.52 sq mi).[1] It borders Rangpur Division to the north, Sariakandi Upazila to the east and south, Gabtali Upazila to the south and west, and Shibganj Upazila, Bogra to the west.[3][4]

### Beels[importance?][edit]

Goborchapa Beel

* Gobochanra Beel
* Thengar Beel
* Mohicharan Beel
* Padir Beel
* Satbeel

Chunepacha beel

## Demographics[edit]

Historical populationYear| Pop. (000) | ±%

|
|

1981 | 153| —
1991 | 146| −4.6%
2001 | 168| +15.1%
2011 | 187| +11.3%
2022 | 193| +3.2%
Source:
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[1]

Religions in Sonatala upazila (2011)[1]

Religion |  | Percent
Islam |

| 95.13%
Hinduism |

| 4.80%
Other or not stated |

| 0.07%

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Sonatola Upazila had 48,569 households and a population of 186,778. 43,922 (23.52%) were under 10 years of age. Sonatola had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 43.19%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1000 males. 24,720 (13.23%) lived in urban areas.[1][5]

## Economy[edit]

This section needs expansion with: a description of this upazila's economy, the importance of these markets, and details about the markets. Cite reliable sources. You can help by adding to it. (July 2014)

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### Famous markets (Hat)[edit]

* Sonatola Hat
* Balua Hat
* Karamja Hat
* Sayed Ahmed College Hat
* Pakulla Hat
* Horikhali hat

## Administration[edit]

Sonatala Upazila is divided into Sonatala Municipality and seven union parishads: Balua, Digdair, Zorgachha, Madhupur, Pakulla, Sonatala Sadar, and Tekani Chukainagar. The union parishads are subdivided into 94 mauzas and 131 villages.[1]

Sonatala Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 16 mahallas.[1]

## Transport[edit]

Rail stations Sayeed Ahmed College, Bhelurpara, and Sonatala are on the branch line connecting Santahar and Kaunia. In July 2014 they were served by six or eight intercity and six mail trains a day.[6]

## Education[edit]

See also: Education in Bangladesh

There are three colleges in the upazila. Government Nazir Akhter College, founded in 1967, is the only public one. A private one is Balua Hat Degree College, founded in 1987.[1][7] Govt. Sonatola Model High School & College founded in 1908.

The madrasa education system includes one fazil madrasa.[8]

## See also[edit]

* Upazilas of Bangladesh
* Districts of Bangladesh
* Divisions of Bangladesh

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Bogra" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
2. ^ "Upazila Administration Background". Sonatala Upazila. Retrieved 17 July 2014.(in Bengali)
3. ^ a b Harun-or-Rashid, Md. (2012). "Sonatala Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
4. ^ "Sonatala Map". Retrieved 11 July 2014.
5. ^ "Community Tables: Bogra district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
6. ^ "Bogra Schedule". Bangladesh Railways. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
7. ^ "Baluyahata Degree College". Sonatala Upazila. Retrieved 18 July 2014.(in Bengali)
8. ^ "List of Institutions". Ministry of Education. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

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Bogra District

Capital: Bogra

Upazilas|

* Adamdighi
* Bogra Sadar
* Dhunat
* Dhupchanchia
* Gabtali
* Kahaloo
* Nandigram
* Sariakandi
* Shajahanpur
* Shibganj
* Sherpur
* Sonatala

Constituencies|

* Bogra-1
* Bogra-2
* Bogra-3
* Bogra-4
* Bogra-5
* Bogra-6
* Bogra-7

Attractions and sites|

* Akboria
* Chalan Beel
* Chalanbeel Horse Race
* Gokul Medh
* Jahangirabad Cantonment
* Mahasthangarh
* Majhira Cantonment
* Mangalkot
* Shaheed Chandu Stadium
* Vasu Vihara

Rivers and transport|

* Bangali
* Bogra Airport
* Ichamati
* Jamuna
* Karatoya
* Lalmoni Express
* Nagar
* Santahar railway station
* Santahar–Kaunia line
* Tulshiganga

Inhabited areas|

* Bhabanipur
* Baghopara
* Baraidaha
* Dhankundi
* Gunahar
* Katnarpara
* Nagar
* Nizbolail
* Pirgachha
* Sherpur

Schools and colleges|

* Army Medical College
* Azizul Haque College
* BIAM Model School and College
* Bogra Cantonment Public School and College
* Bogra College
* Bogra Polytechnic Institute
* Bogra Zilla School
* Shahnaj Siraj High School
* Dupchanchia Model High School
* Jaguli B. L. High School
* Millennium Scholastic School & College
* Mustafabia Alia Madrasah
* National Training and Research Academy for Multilingual Shorthand
* Palli Unnayan Academy Laboratory School and College
* Pundra University of Science and Technology
* Rural Development Academy
* Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College

History|

* Pundravardhana
* Sultan Balkhi
* Nawabs of Bogra
* Gunahar Zamindari
* Battle of Bogura
* 1977 Bogra mutiny

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Upazilas of the Rajshahi Division

Headquarters: Rajshahi

Bogra District|

* Adamdighi
* Bogra
* Dhunat
* Dhupchanchia
* Gabtali
* Kahaloo
* Nandigram
* Sariakandi
* Sahajanpur
* Sherpur
* Shibganj
* Sonatala

Joypurhat District|

* Akkelpur
* Joypurhat
* Kalai
* Khetlal
* Panchbibi

Naogaon District|

* Atrai
* Badalgachhi
* Dhamoirhat
* Manda
* Mohadevpur
* Naogaon
* Niamatpur
* Patnitala
* Porsha
* Raninagar
* Sapaphar

Natore District|

* Bagatipara
* Baraigram
* Gurudaspur
* Lalpur
* Natore
* Singra

Nawabganj District|

* Bholahat
* Gomastapur
* Nachole
* Nawabganj
* Shibganj

Pabna District|

* Atgharia
* Bera
* Bhangura
* Chatmohar
* Faridpur
* Ishwardi
* Pabna
* Santhia
* Sujanagar

Rajshahi District|

* Bagha
* Bagmara
* Charghat
* Durgapur
* Godagari
* Mohanpur
* Paba
* Puthia
* Tanore

Sirajganj District|

* Belkuchi
* Chauhali
* Kamarkhanda
* Kazipur
* Raiganj
* Shahjadpur
* Sirajganj
* Tarash
* Ullahpara

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