Tarakanda Upazila
History
It is estimated that human habitation in this area began between the sixth and twelfth centuries.
Tarakanda was established as a thana on 19 May 1999. In 2012, the Tarakanda Thana was upgraded into an upazila (sub-district), making it Mymensingh District's latest upazila. Prior to this, Tarakanda was a part of Phulpur Upazila.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Tarakanda Upazila had 65,838 households and a population of 298,220, of which 147,742 are males and 150,478 females. 86,889 (29.14%) were under 10 years of age. Tarakanda has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 37.27%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1000 males. The population was entirely rural. Muslims were 284,763 and Hindus 12,696.
Economy and tourism
The Tarakanda Jami Mosque is a popular mosque. The Tarakanda Bazar is also noted. The Tarakanda Barta, Monthly Kaler Alo, Monthly Nabadiganta and Fortnightly Tarakanda are published here. The economy is mostly agriculturaland the upazila produces a large quantity of fish and vegetables.
Administration
Tarakanda Upazila is divided into ten union parishads: Balikha, Banihala, Biska, Dhakua, Galagaon, Kakni, Kamargaon, Kamaria, Rampur, and Tarakanda.
Upazila Chairmen
Name | Term |
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Sharif Ahmed | 5/11/2013 - 1/12/2013 |
Shaykh Alauddin | 6/1/2014 - 19/6/2014 |
Motahar Husayn | 19/6/2014 - 5/11/2018 |
Muhammad Fazlul Haque | 8/11/2018–present |
Education
In 1929, the Tarakanda Multilateral High School was established. Other notable institutions include Shahid Smrity High School, Galagaon High School, Kakni High School and Kakni Model Academy.