List of Paurashavas in Bangladesh

There are 107 paurashavas in Bangladesh according to 1991 census having a total population of 11725860 persons with a total area of 2225.53 sq. km. In 1981 there were 77 Municipalities. In 1991 30 Municipalities were added. These 107 Municipalities account for 56.18 percent of the total urban population. After 1991 Census 16 new municipalities were created in consequence of which the total number of municipalities in the country rose the 123. Detatils of which are given below :-

1) Fulbari Paurashava :
Fulbari paurashava was established in the year 1983. It has a population of 23469 persons with an area of 16.03 sq.km. The paurashava comprises of 12 mauzas containing 3 wards. The mauzas are krishnapur, sudjapur, chakchaka, Katabari, Gauripara, Kanahar Tentulia, purba Chandrapur, Chak Shahbajpur, Barakona, Mollapara and Sujan pukuhes. The wards occupy areas of 4.99, 6.86 and 4.17 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 4 playgrounds, in this paurashava. The Paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.1

Table : 4.3.1 Main events of Fulbari Paurashava.

2) Thakurgaon Paurashava :
Thakurgaon municipality was established in the year 1953. It covers an area of 10.70 sk.km. with a population of 34206 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava comprises of 6 mauzas containing 3 wards. The mauzas are salandar Gobinda Nagar, Barunagran (P) Jaganhathpur, Akcha (p) Akcha (P) and Nischintapur. The wards occupy areas of 2.43, 2.59 and 5.68 sq.km. for the wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 dak bungalow, 4 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 2 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "B" class. Chronology of change of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.2

Table : 4.3.2 Chronology of change of Thakurgaon Paurashava.

3) Panchagarh Paurashava :
Panchagarh paurashava was established in the year 1985. It covers an area of 11.36 sq.km. with a population of 30500 persons. The paurashava comprises of 6 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Molani(P), omarpur(p), Dakkamara(P), Temonimari(P) puratan Panchagarh and panchagarh. The wards occupy areas of 4.29, 5.41, and 1.65 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 educational institutuion, 1 dak bungalow, 1 cinema hall, 1 library, 2 playgrounds, 1 public toilet, 1 com.center, 1 clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of " B" class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.3

Table 4.3.3 Main events of Panchagarh Paurashava.

4) Pirganj Paurashava:

Pirganj paurashava was established in the year 1989. It covers an area of 20.37 sq.km with a population of 17807 persons. The paurashva comprises of 7 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Miteabati, Ragunathpur, Bathpaligaon, Jagtha, Guagaon, Bhakura and Bhelatair. The wards occupy areas of 3.99, 695 and 9.44 sq.km for 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 19 educational institutions, 3 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 1 library, 3 playgrounds, 3 public toilets in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Main events of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.4

Table : 4.3.4 Main events of Pirganj Paurashava.

5) Barisal Paurashava :-

The Barisal municipality was established in the year 1876. The Barisal municipality was reconstituted under the basic democracies order. 1957 as a municipal comittee as per provisions of the municipal administration ordinance,1960. After the independence of Bangladesh. Barisal town comittee was constituted as the Barisal

Paurashava. It is the oldest and largest paurashava of Barisal zila. The paurashava covers an area of 16.37sq.km.with a population of 170232 persons. It comprises of 5 mauzas with 10 wards. The mauzas are kaunia, Amanatganj, Barisal, Bagura Alekanda and sagardi. The wards occupy areas of 2.13, 1.69, 0.40, 1.21, 2.83 4.23, 1.17, 0.40, 0.40 and 1.89 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07,08, 09 and 10 respectively. There are 101 educational institutions, 6 dak bungalows, 4 cinema halls, 50 libraries, 19 playgrounds, 3 public toilet, 2 com.center, 12 clinics/hospitals in this Paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of " A" class. Chronology of change of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.5

Table : 4.3.5 Chronology of change of Barisal Paurashava.

6) Bakerganj Paurashava :

Bakerganj paurashava is another paurashava of Barisal zila established in the year 1990. It covers an area of 6.22 sq.km. with a population of 10159 persons. The paurashava comprises of 5 mauzas with 3 wards. The wards cover the areas of 1.19, 2.40, and 2.64 sq.km for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. The mauzas are char Rangsres, Runsee(Part), Bakerganj, Rangsree and Bharpasha(part). There are 2 dak bungalows, 1 cinema halls, 1 library, 2 playgrounds, 1 com.center in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" Class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.6

Table: 4.3.6 Main events of Bakerganj Paurashava.

7) Banaripara Paurashava :

Banaripara paurashava is the smallest paurashava of Barisal zila. It was established in the year 1990. It has an area of 1.81 sq.km. with a Population of 7883 persons. The
 

paurashava consists of 2 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Banaripara and kundihar. The wards occupy areas of 0.59, 0.40 and 0.81 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 6 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 1 cinema hall, 1 library, 2 playgrounds, 1 clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.7.

Table : 4.3.7 Main events of Banaripara Paurashava.

8) Jhalokati paurashava :

The Jhalokati municipality was established in the year 1875. With the promulation of the basic democracies order 1959, the municipality was reconstituted as a town committee. After independence of Bangladesh local councils and Municipal committees order was passed in 1972. According to this order Jhalokati town committee was constituted as the Jhalakati Paurashava. Jhalokati paurashava covers an area of 6.37 sq.km with a population of 35227 persons. It comprises of 6 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are parkipaitnagar, Rifaitnagar, Jhalakati, Chankati, Natuncharjhalo kati and charjhalokati. The words occupy the areas of 3.70, 0.70 and 1.97 sq.km for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 26 educational institutions, 2 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 3 libraries, 1 playgrounds, 1 public toilet, 1 clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "B" class. Chronology of change of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.8

Table: 4.3.8 Chronology of change of Jhalokati Paurashava.

9) Nalchity Paurashava :

The Nalchity paurashava is the biggest paurashava of Jhalokati zila. Nalchity municipality was established in 1875 the same year as establishment of Jhalokati paurashava. With the introduction of basic democracies in the country in 1960, the Nalchity municipality was renamed as the Nalchity town committee. After independence of Bangladesh the Nalchity town committee was reconstituted as the Nalchity paurashava. The paurashava cover an area of 24.16 sq.km with 17 mauzas bearing 3 wards. The total population of the paurashava is 28048. The mauzas are Nanguli, Nalipur, Nalchity, Nandikati, Khajuria Parampassa, Sitalpara, Baichandi, Surjyapasa, Sardal, Gauripasa, Anuragdarichar Anuras, Farasina, Bhangadeulia, Sankarpasa and Kandapasa. The wards occupy areas of 8.74, 5.70 and 9.72 sq.km for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 28 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 4 playgrounds, 1 public toilet, 2 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.9

Table : 4.3.9 Main events of Nalchity Paurashava.

10) Pirojpur Paurashava :

The Pirojpur municipality was established in 1885. As per provisions of the municipal administration ordinance under the basic democracies order, 1959, the pirojpur municipality was renamed as pirojpur town committee. After independence of Bangladesh the town committee was constituted as the Pirojpur paurashava. Pirojpur Paurashava is the only paurashava of Pirojpur zila. It has an area of 15.12 sq.km. with 12 mauzas containing 3 Wards. The total population of the paurashava is 32720. The mauzas are Alamkati, Mukterkati, Khomaria, Jhatkati, Sikarpur, Kumarkhali, Chhota Khalisha Khali, Bara Khalishakhali, Pirojpur, Machimpur, Krishnanagar and part of Royerkati. The wards occupy areas of 6.39, 5.36 and 3.36 sq.km for 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 70 educational institutions, 5 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 22 club/libraries, 6 playgrounds, 8 public toilets, 6 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A" class. Chronology of change of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.10

Table: 4.3.10 Chronology of change of Pirojpur paurashava.

11) Bhola Paurashava :

The Bhola municipality was established in the year 1920. After the promulagation of the basic democracies order, 1959 the municipality was reconstituted as the Bhola town committee. By the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972, the Bhola town committee was reconstituted as the Bhola paurashava in 1972. It is the only paurashava of Bhola zila. Bhola paurashava covers an area of 22.67 sq.km with 6 mauzas containing 3 wards. The total population of paurashava is 34391. The mauzas are Bapta, Nabipara, chhota Algi, Jamirtala, Charnawabad and charjangai . The wards occupy areas of 11.42 , 4.90 and 6.34 sq.km for 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 12 educational institutions, 2 dak bunalows, 1 cinema halls, 3 libraries, 8 playgrounds, 4 public toilets, 3 clinic/hospitals in the paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A"class. Chronology of change of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.11

Table: 4.3.11 Chronology of change of Bhola Paurashava.

12) Patuakhali Paurashava:

The Potuakhali municipality was established in the year 1892 with an area of 3.50 sq.miles (5.81 sq.km). The Patuakhali municipality was reconstituted under the basic democracies order, 1959 as a town committee as per provisions of the municipal administration ordinance, 1960. It was declared a municipal committee and was replaced by a paurashava by the Bangladesh local councils and Municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972. It is the only paurashava of Patuakhali zila. It covers an area of 12.66sq.km. with 3 mauzas containing 3 wards. The total Population is 44550. The

mauzas are patuakhali, Bholagachhi and Keshabpura. The wards occupy areas of 4.13, 2.03 and 6.49 sq.km. for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 28 educational institutions, 5 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 5 libraries, 4 playgrounds, 8 public toilets, 4 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of " A" class. Chronology of change of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.12

Table : 4.3.12 Chronology of change of Patuakhali Paurashava.

13) Barguna Paurashava :

The Barguna paurashava was established in the year 1973 with an area of 9 sq. miles (14.94sq.km). It has a total area of 15.57 sq.km. comprising of 3 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Bausbaria, Karoitala maitha and Barguna. The total population of the paurashava is 22213. The wards occupy areas of 7.88 5.85 and 1.84 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 19 educational institutions, 3 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 4 playgrounds, 3 public toilets, 2 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Chronology of change of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.13

Table : 4.3.13 Chronology of change of Barguna Paurashava.

14) Rangpur Paurashava:

The Rangpur municipality was established in the year 1869. The municipality was reconstituted as Rangpur municipal committee in accordance with the provisions of the municipal administration ordinace 1960. The Rangpur municipal committee was replaced by a paurashava in 1972 as per provisions of the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972, It is

the largest and oldest paurashava of Rangpur zila with an area of 42.57 sq.km. comprising of 21 mauzas with 6 wards. The total population of the paurashava is 191398. The mauzas are Kachhu, Kaimagulikukrul Debottar Taluk, Dhap (P)Kellabanda (P) Bhagi (P) Nilkatha, Guda simla(P) Kukrul (P), Manogopal(P), Nachnia, BirBhadra, kamalkachna, Radhaballabh, Amasa(P) Ragunathganj, Alamnagan(P), Satgara, Tajhat(P) Bara Rangpur(P) Mahiganj, Kalabari(P), Chota Rangpur(P), Parbatipur(P), Rampira(P), Deodova(P), Pirjabad(P), Binodpur(P) Darshana Pahari(P), Uttam(P), goneshpur(P), Khorda Rangpur Bahaskachna(P), Naohatikachna(P) Arazidam Khamen(P), The wards cover area 16.32, 6.27, 3.18, 1.62, 6.34 and 6.43 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 respectively. There are 82 educational institutions, 2 dak bungalows, 6 cinema halls, 3 libraries, 5 playgrounds, 4 public toilets, 2 com.centers, 27 clinic/hospitals in this Paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A" class. Chronology of change of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.14

Table : 4.3.14 Chronology of change of Rangpur Paurashava.

15) Haragacha Paurashava :

Haragacha paurashava was established in the year 1986. It is the smallest paurashava of Ranapur zila with an area of 16.13 sq.km comprising of 7 mauzas with 3 wards. The total population of the paurashava is 54821. The mauzas are Banupara, Charubhadra and part of Haragachh chatura, sarai, Dumerkuthi, Haragachh and Thakndas(P) . The area covers 2.87(P),620, and 7.06 sq.km for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 3 educational institions, 2 cinema halls, 1 library, 1 playgrounds, 1 com.center, 2 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.15

Table : 4.3.15 Main events of Haragacha Paurashava.

16) Nilphamari Paurashava :

Nilphamari town committee was established in 1965. After independence of Bangladesh the Nilphamari town committee was replaced by a paurashava as per provisions of the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committee (Amendment) order, 1972. The total area of the paurashava is 19.53 sq.km. covering 6 mauzas in 3 wards. The total population of the paurashava is 31881. The mauzas are Haroa, Nilphamari Bazar(P), Nilphamari Town, Chittakhola, Arazi Kanialkhata and Kukha Para. The wards comprising areas of 1.62, 3.48 and 14.42 sq.km. for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 dak bungalow, 3 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 2 playgrounds, 2 public toilets, 1 com.center in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Chronology of change of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.16

Table : 4.3.16 Chronology of change of Nilphamari Paurashava.

17) Saidpur Paurashava :

The saidpur minicipality was established in the year 1958. It was reconstituted as municipal committee in 1960. The Saidpur municipal committee was replaced by the saidpur paurashava as per provisions of the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972 and the Bangladesh local government(Union parishad and Paurashava) order, 1973. It is the largest and oldest paurashava of Nilphamari aila with an area of 34.42 sq.km. comprising of 8 mauzas with 5 wards.The total population of the paurashava is 96777 as per 1991 census. The mauzas are Khord Botlagari, Botlagari, Kundal, Kaya, Neyamatpur, Saiyedpur, Banglaipur and Barisal Para. The wards cover areas of 6.54, 4.62, 4.71, 8.18 and 10.36 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03 04 and 05 respectively. There are 3 dak bungalows, 5 cinema halls, 1 libraries, 7 playgrounds, 3 public toilets, 1 com.center, 2 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "B" class. Chronology of change of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.17

Table : 4.3.17 Chronology of change of Saidpur Paurashava.

18) Gaibandha Paurashava :

The Gaibandha municipality was established in 1923. It was reconstituted as a town committee in 1960. In accordance with the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. The Gaibandha town committee was reconstituted as a paurashava under the provisions of the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972 and Bangladesh local Government (union Parishad and Paurashava) order, 1973. Gaibandha paurashava has an area of 17.63 sq.km comprising of 9 mauzas with 3 wards having population of 40426. The mauzas are Narayon Para (P), Baniarjan, Gabindapur(P), Paschim Komarnai(P), Purba Komarnai, Dhanghora(P), Dakshin Dhanghara(P), Konakroy(P), Jolikalika Prasad. The wards occupy areas of 4.41, 4.65 and 8.57 sq.km for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 12 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 3 cinema halls, 1 library, 1 com.center, 6 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "B" class. Chronology of change of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.18

Table: 4.3.18 Chronology of change of Gaibandha Paurashava.

19) Kurigram Paurashava :

The union council of Kurigram was reconstituted as a town committee in 1964 in accordance with the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. The Kurigram town committee was replaced by the Kurigram paurashava in 1972. The total area of the Paurashava is 16.17 sqkm (revised 20.57 sq.km.) consisting of 3 wards with 71 mauzas. The total Population of the Paurashava is 58191. The mauzas are krishnpur, Nazira, Bhelacopa, Kurigram, Hingul Ray, Kaleand polasbari. The wards occpy areas of and 3.22, 4.42 and 8.53 sq km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 dak bungalows, 4 cinema halls, 3 libraries, 3 playgrounds, 2 com.centers in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "B" class. Chronology of change of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.19

Table : 4.3.19 Chronology of change of Kurigram Paurashava.

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20) Lalmonirhat Paurashava :

The Lalmonirhat town committee was constituted in 1965. After the independence of Bangladesh according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972 and the Bangladesh local government (union parishad and paurashava) order, 1973 the Lalmonirhat town committeewas reconstituted as a paurashava. The paurashava has an area of 17.62 sq.km consisting of 4 mauzas with 3 wards. The total Population of the paurashava according to 1991 census is 47090. The mauzas are khochabari, Talukkhutamara, Khorda Saptana and Saptann. The wards occpy areas of 5.67, 7.28 and 4.67 sq.km. for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 dak bungalows, 4 cinema halls, 3 libraries, 2 public toilets, 3 playgrounds, 2 com.centers, 3 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Chronology of change of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.20

Table : 4.3.20 Chronology of change of Lalmonirhat Paurashava.

21) Pabna Paurashava:

The Pabna municipality was established in 1876. It was reconstituted as a municipal committee as per provisions of the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. According to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972 the Pabna. Municipal committee was reconstituted as a paurashava. It is the oldest paurashava of Pabna zila. The paurashava has an area of 18.64 sq.km consisting of 17 mauzas with 6 wards. The population of the paurashava according to 1991 census is 103277. The mauzas are chhitiani,Sadhupara, Sibrampur, Copalpur, Atua, Chakgabinda, Pailanpur, Jotnarayan, Salgaria, Laskarpur, Dilalpur, Dakshin Ragabpur, Arippur, Gangkula, Hemayetpur and part of Dakshin Ramchandrapur and Radhanagar. The wards occupy areas of 2.05, 2.26, 2.38, 4.60, 4.69 and 2.64 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06 respectively. There are 10 cinema halls, 5 libraries, 7 public toilets, 9 playgrounds, 12 com.centers, 11 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A " class. Chronology of change of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.21

Table : 4.3.21 Chronology of change of Pabna Paurashava.

22) Ishwardi Paurashava:

The Ishwardi paurashava was established in 1974. It is the largest paurashava of Pabna zila with an area of 23.73 sq.km having population of 51633 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava comprises of 16 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Ista, SaraGopalpur, Piarakhali, Sailpara, Ishwardi, Fate- Mahmud, Patilakhali, Dari Naricha, Tegra, Masuriapara, Masuria, Naricha Mashria, Bhutargari, Naricha, Arankhola and Maijdia. The wards occupy area of 7.56, 6.48 and 9.68 sq.km for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 3 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 1 public toilet, 3 clubs, 6 playgrounds, 6 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A" class. Chronology of change of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.22

Table : 4.3.22 Chronology of change of Ishwardi Paurashava.

23) Shahjadpur Paurashava :

Shahajadpur is a new and the smallest paurashava of sirajganj Zila. It was established in 1989. The paurashava covers an area of 1952 sq.km (counted full mauza) with a population of 58857 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava comprises of 7 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are parkola, Prannathpur, Pukurpar, Dabaria, Ratankandi, Shahjadpur and Dwariapur. The wards occupy areas of 6.61, 7.40 and 5.50 sq.km. for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 dak bungalow, 4 cinema halls, 1 library, 3 public toilets, 7 playgrounds, 3 com.centers, 2 clinic/hospitals in this purashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C"class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.23

Table : 4.3.23 Main events of Shahjadpur Paurashava.

24) Bera Paurashava:

The Bera paurashava is a new and smallest paurashava of Pabana zila. It was established in 1992.It covers an area of 1828 sq.km comprising of 16 mauzas with 3 wards having a population of 39496 persons according to 1991 census. The mauzas are Brisalika, Bangram, Salikapatak, Uttar Sambhupur, Dakshin Sambhupur, Paynateghari, Hatigara, Sainla, Amchupri, Joradaha, Bagabari, Barsila, Salpabarsila, Tegharisanahda, Chak Beradia and Paikhanda Dadhuliakul. The wards occupy areas of 1.44, 8.68 and 8.15 sq.km for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 1 club/library, 1 playground, 1 com.center, 2 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.24

Table : 4.3.24 Main events of Bera Paurashava.

25) Sirajganj Paurashava :

The Sirajganj municipality was established in the year 1969. It was reconstituted as municipal committee in the year 1960. According to the Bangladesh local council and municipal committee (Amendment) order 1972 the Sirajgonj municipal committee was reconstituted as a paurashava. The total area of paurashava is 19.56 sq.km with a population of 99669 persons persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava comprises of 10 mauzas with 8 wards. The mauzas are Sayadhangara Bhuterdiar, Bhangabari, Ranigram, Ghurka, Gaila, Dhanbandi, Putiabari, Rauhabari and Raypur. The wards occupy ares of6.52, 0.59, 2.53, 2.36, 2.03, 0.81, 0.88 and 3.83 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08 respectively. There are 12 educational institutions, 3 dak bungalows, 5 cinema halls, 4 libraries, 3 public toilets, 6 playgrounds, 4 com.centers, 8 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A" class. Chronology of change of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.25

Table : 4.3.25 Chronology of change of Sirajganj Paurashava.

26) Rajshahi City corporation :

The Rajshahi municipality in the name of Ranpur Boalia was made a municipality in 1876. It was functioning as the municipal committee in terms of the basic democracies order of 1959. Rajshahi paurashava replaced the Rajshahi municipal committee by the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committee order, 1972. Finally in 1991 it got the status of a city corporation with an a rea of 96.68 sq.km comprising of 39 mauzas with 30 wards. The total population is 294056 persons as per 1991 census. The mauzas are Mahisbathan, Hilanabad, Kesabpur, Srirampur, Durgapara, Chandipur Bahgrampur, Lakshmipur, Kazihata, Boalia, Rampur, Arazizirail, Sagarpara Tantipara, Ramchandrapur, Meherchandi, Matihar, Mollahpara, Keoagachhi, Sirail, Bhadra, Kazla, Dharampur, Jamatpur, Dashmari, sattaria Mirzapur, Khojapur, Bhutpara, Terokhads, ChattoBanagram, Paba, Kayer Dara, Sapura, Bara Banagram, Haragram, Goalpara, Nabinagar Harupur. The wards occupy areas of 2.93, 4.55, 2.93, 2.04,2.09, 2.79, 3.34, 2.23, 1.11, 1.67, 1.76, 1.96, 2.27, 2.27, 2.44, 4.60, 3.20, 11.71, 4.08, 3.16, 2.58, 2.48, 2.14, 2.14, 2.17, 2.18, 12.08, 2.97, 1.67 and 3.14 sq. km for 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 respectively. There are 221 educational institutes, 6 dak bungalows, 5 cinema halls, 20 libraries, 1 public toilet, 13 playgrounds, 4 com.centers, 18 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.26

Table : 4.3.26 Chronology of Changes of Rajshahi Paurashava.

27) Natore Paurashava:

The Natore municipality was established in 1869. In 1960 it was degraded to a town committee in terms of basic demoracies order of 1959. Natore town committee was replaced by Natore shahar committee according to Bangladesh local councils and municipal committee order, 1973. It was constituted as a paurashava 1993 Natore is the smallest paurashava of Natore Zila with a total area of 11.82 sq.km (with extension 15.05). It comprises of 7 mauzas with 3 wards. The total population of the paurashava is 46666 according to 1991 census. The mauzas are Banbelgoris chak Baiddynath, Bara Harishpur, Bhita, Mallikhat, Amhati, Baragacha, Gunarigram and Natore. The wards accupy area of 2.27, 3.41 and 6.14 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 6 dak bungalows, 5 cinema halls, 4 public toilets, 1 com.center, clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "B" class.Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.27

Table : 4.3.27 Chronology of Changes of Natore Paurashava.

28) Gurudaspur Paurashava :

Gurudaspur paurashava is a new paurashava established in 1991. Among two paurashavas of Natore zila it is the biggest one. It has an area of 13.6 sq.km (100% mauzas area) with a population of 38538 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava comprises of 7 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are pargurudaspur, Chanchkair, Gurudaspur, Narayanpur, Uttar Nariair, Bamankola and Khamarnachhair. The wards accupy area of 6.01, 3.33 and 4.26 sq.km. for wards 01, 02 and respectively. There are 1 dak bungalow, 3 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 2 public toilet, 3 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.28

Table : 4.3.28 Main events of Gurudaspur Paurashava.

29) Naogaon Paurashava:

The Naogaon municipal committee came into existence in 1963 as successor of Naogaon union council. It was replaced by Naogaon paurashava accroding to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committee order, 1972. Naogaon paurashava covers an area of 37.03 sq.km. with a population of 101266 persons as per 1991 census. It comprised of 37 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Banglabari, Chakemoklar, Chakenayet, Chakilam, chakdesb, Naogaon, Hat Naogaon, Arzi Naogaon, Sultanpur, par Naogaon. Chak Biram, Chak Patharia, Hat shibpur, Khokas Bari(Part), Pirojpur(part), Rajakpur, Shekhpur, Jagatsinhapur, Khalishakuri, Boalia(part), Chak Daulat, Chak prashad, chak pram, Joka Bila, Shrpur, Chak Gobinda, Bagbari, Chak Panchi, Chak piar, Chak Ramchandra, Chak Bara, Khagra, Madhya, Durgapur, Barankandi, Kumaigari, Khidirpur, and Brahmattar Laskarpur. The wards accupy areas of 13.40, 11.81 and 11.82 sq.km for wards 01,02,03 respectively. There are educational institution, dak bungalow, cinema halls, libraries, public toilet, playgrounds, com.centers, clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A"class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.29

Table : 4.3.29 Chronology of Changes of Naogaon Paurashava.

30) Nawabganj Paurashava:

The Nawabganj municipal committee was originally established in 1903. It was reconstituted as town committee in the year 1961 in terms of the basic democracies order of 1950. Nawabganj town committee was replaced by Nawabganj shahar committee according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committee order, 1972. In 1973 Nawabganj paurashava replaced Nawabganj shahar committee. Nawabganj Paurashava is the oldest paurashava of Nawabganj zila. It has an area of 46.26 sq.km. (100% Mauzas Area) with a population of 130577 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 27 mauzas with 5 wards. The mauzas are Mahadanga, Bidirpur, Huzrapur, Milki, Moharajpur. Sarupnagar, Sehala, Haripur, Baligram, Jotprotap, Nawabgonj, Char Jorprotap, Rehaichar, Charnayan Shuka, Nayan Shuka, Shankarbati, Mohanpur, Rajarampur, Nimgachhi.(part) Islampur(part) Dariapur, Brammandanga, Uttar Bhabanipur, Kathabagichi, Nayagola, Kalyanpur, and satnail. The wards accpuy areas of 13.40, 11.37, 6.07,7.16 and 8.25 sq.km for wards 01,02,03,04,05,06 and 07 respectively. There are 12 educational institutions, 3 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 1 library, 3 public toilets, 6 playgrounds, 1 com.center, 6 clinic/hospital. The paurashava falls under the category of "A" class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.30

Table : 4.3.30 Chronology of Changes of Nawabganj Paurashava.

31) Chittagong City Corporation:

The Chittagong municipality was established in the year 1864. It was reconstituted to Chittagong municipal committee under the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. After the independence of Bangladesh Chittagong municipal committee was renamed as Chittagong paurashava according to Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order 1972. In July 1990 the Chittagong paurashava was upgraded as city corporation. The Chittagong city corporation is the second largest city corporation with an area of 209.66 sq.km. It has a population of 1392860 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 7 thanas namely Chittagong port, Pahartali, Doubal Mooring, Kotwali, Panchlaish, Chandgaon and Hathazari. The Paurashava has 58 mauzas comprising of 119 mahallas and 41 wards. The mauzas are Nalsa, Dakshin Halishahar, Modhya Halishahar, Uttar patenga, Purba Patenga, Dakshin Patenga, Uttar Halishahar, Uttar Pahartali (Khulsi), Dakshin Pahartali, Uttar Kattuli. Saraipara, Uttar pahartali, Lot No. 9, Pahartali, Paschim Nasiraban, Purba Pahartali, Dakshin Kattali, Rampur, Lakhan Bazar, Agranad, Ashkara bad, Pathantuli, Mogaltuli, Moghbazar, Madarbari, Goshaildenga Nijshahar, Imamganj, Kachhin Bazar, Alamshaha (Katghar),Joupahar, Dakshin Phartali (Khulsi), Enatbazar, Battali, Andarkilla, Rahmatganj, Chandanpara, Rumghata, Guribazzar, Karnnat, Firingi Bazar, SujaKatgar, Manoharkhali Patharghata, Kulsi, Purba Nasirabad, Muradpur, Sulukbahar, Paschim Sholashahar, Panchlaish Kulgaon, Jalalabad, Chandgaon, Mohara, Char Mohara, Char Rangamati, Purba Sholashahar, Bakalia, Jungle Dakshin Pahartali, Sulakbahar, Paschim Sholashahar, Pnachlaich, Kulgaon and Jalalabad. The wards possess the areas of 1.02, 1.46, 0.62, 0.51, 0.22, 0.25, 0.58, 0.78, 0.30, 0.51, 11.13, 3.42, 25.58, 6.48,2.26, 2.51, 3.78, 0.81, 4.53, 5.92, 2.43, 26.94, 3.03, 1.95, 3.41, 6.43, 10.35, 9.08, 2.17, 2.72, 2.36, 5.45,0 1.81, 4.58, 4.40, 5.24, 4.09, 6.14, 7.52, 9.42, and 17.26 for wards 01.02, 03,04, 05, 06,07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 respectively. There are 23 educational institutions, 6 dak bungalows, 26 cinema halls, 28 club/associations, 18 public toilets, 10 playgrounds, 5 clinic/hospitals. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.31

Table : 4.3.31 Chronology of Changes of Chittagong City Corporation.

32) Patiya Paurashava:

The patiya paurashava was established in the year 1990. It is a new paurashava under Chittagong zila. It covers an area of 9.96 sq.km. with a population of 37925 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 7 mauzas containing 3 wards. The mauzas are Allai, Ukhara, Suchakradandi, Paikpara, Patiya, Rahuli and Gobindankhil. The wards possess areas of 3.33, 2.95 and 3.68 sq. km. for wards 01.02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 educational institions, 1 dak bungalow, 3 cinema halls, 1 library, 2 playground in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.32

Table : 4.3.33 Main events of Patiya Paurashava.

33) Cox's Bazar Paurashava:

The Cosx's Bazar Paurashava was established in the year 1869. It was reconstituted to town committee under the Basic Demecracias order of 1959 on March 1960. The Cox's Bazar town committee was replaced by paurashava Cox's Bazar Paurashava is the only Paurashava of Cox's Bazar zila with an area of 6.85 sq. km. having a population of 46,887 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of only one mauza namely Cox's Bazar comprising 3 wards the wards occupy areas of 3.21, 1.62 and 2.02 sq. km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 3 cinema halls, 1 library, 2 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A" class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.33

Table : 4.3.34 Chronology of Changes of Cox’s Bazar Paurashava.

34) Noakhali Paurashava:

Noakhali Municipality was established in the year 1876 with the headquarters in Sudharam. It was shifted to Maijdee court in 1950 due to the erosion of old headquarters town. The Noakhali municipal committee was reconstituted according to the basic democracies order 1959. It is the oldest but quite a small paurashava of Noakhali zila in the context of zila headquarters paurashava. It has an area of 12.61 sq.km. (Revised 17.11 sq.km.) with a population of 66053 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 22 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are lakshmi Narayanpur, krishanarampur, Jalial, Mahabbatpur, Sonapur, Badaripur Gopai Ramsonkar, Sreepur, Tajmahatap, Purba Mahadari, Sahapur, Unialpur, Moninarayanpur, Jaykirishnapur, Madhusudanpur, Maizdi, chandrapur, Purkis Rajarampur, Paschim Mahadari, Ayabpur Madhaya karimpur and Gotaiya. The wards occupy areas of 5.63, 3.30 and 3.67 sq.km. for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 51 educational instition, 6 dak bungalows, 1 cinema hall, 22 libraries, 7 public toilets, 12 playgrounds, 1 com.center, 1 clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "A" class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.34

Table : 4.3.34 Chronology of Changes of Noakhali Paurashava.

35) Chaumuhani Paurashava:

Chaumuhani paurashava was established in the year 1973. Chaumuhani is a new but the largest paurashava of Noakhali zila. It covers an area of 29.86 sq.km. (100% Mauzas Area) with a population of 49943 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 7 mauzas namely. Mirzapur, Alipur, Chaumuhani, Ganipur, Iksmat Karimpur, Narattampur (Part) and Hajipur (Part) comprising of 3 wards. The wards possess areas of 17.68, 3.59 and 8.59 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 20 educational institions, 2 dak bunngalows, 5 cinema theators, 12 club/associations, 10 public toilets, 4 playgrounds, 3 clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'C' Class. Special events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.35

Table : 4.3.35 Special events of Chaumuhabi Paurashava.

36) Ramganj Paurashava:

Ramganj paurashava was established in the year 1991. It is the biggest paurashava of lakshmipur zila. It has an area of 36.96 sq.km with a population of 39233 according to 1991 census. It consists of 16 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are satrapara Nandanpur, Kazirkhil, Kolchoma, Aguakhil, Madhupur, Ratanpur, Kamandia, Bausghar, Sonapur, Jagathpur (Part), Darbeshpur (Part) Angarpara, Tamta, Sreepur and Abhirampur. The wards possesses areas of 4.79, 7.00 and 25.17 sq. km. for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 educational instition, 1 dak bungalow, 1 cinema hall, 1 playground in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of "C" Class. Main events of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.36

Table : 4.3.36 Chronology of Changes of Ramganj Paurashava.

37) Feni Paurashava:

The Feni town committee was established in 1931 by the promulgation of Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees orders, 1972. It was an area of 7.43 sq.km. with a population of 27318 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 5 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are Brinchi, Barahipur, Rampur, Feni and Sahadebpur. The wards possess areas of 3.06, 2.72 and 1.64 sq. km for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. After 1991 paurashava were extented to 27.20 sq.km area of 6 wards and 12 mauzas. There are 38 educational institions, 3 dak bungalows, 4 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 5 public toilets, 2 playgrounds, 1 com. center, 4 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'A' Class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.37.

Table : 4.3.37 Chronology of Changes of Feni Paurashava.

38) Bashurhat (Companiganj) Paurashava:

The Bashurhat paurashava was established in the year 1990. It is a new and smallest paurashava of Noakhali zila. It covers an area of 6.16 sq.km with a population of 17340 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 6 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are char Hazari (part), Charparabati (part), Kakrachar (Part), Baro Rajapur, Karalia and Ramdi. The wards accupy areas of 1.71, 1.76 and 2.69 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 1 cinema hall, 1 library, public toilet, 1 playground, 1 com.center, 2 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'A' Class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.38

Table : 4.3.38 Main events of Bashurhat Paurashava.

39) Lakshmipur Paurashava:

The Lakshmipur paurashava was established in 1976.It is the smallest paurashava among two paurashava of lakshmipur zila. Lakshmipur town committee was reconstituted as Lakshmipur paurashava in 1976. It couses an area of 16.88 sq.km having a population of 41395 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 4 mauzas containing 3 wards. The mauzas are paschim Sahapur, Banchanagar (Part), Shamserabad and Mazupur. The wards possesses areas of 9.48, 2.17 and 5.22 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 15 educational institution, 1 dak bungalow, 2 cinema halls, 1 library, 2 public toilets, 3 playgrounds, 1 com.center, 1 clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'B' Class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.39

Table : 4.3.39 Chronology of Changes of Lakshmipur Paurashava.

40) Comilla Paurashava :

The comilla municipality was established in 1864. It was reconstituted as a municipal committee in 1960 as per provisions of the municipal administeration ordinance of 1960. According to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees order, 1972 the Comilla municipal committee was replaced by a paurashava. Comilla is the oldest but in area the smallest paurashava among two paurashavas of Comilla zila. It has an area of 11.47 sq. km (100% Mouzas area) with a population of 135313 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 18 mauzas comprising of 6 wards. The mauzas are Bhatpara, Kaliajuri paschim Bishnupur, Choora, Sasangachha (part), sujagonj Manoharpur, Kandirpar, Dakshin charta, Bajrapur, Purbaourgapur, Gobindapur, Sangrais, Subhapur, Chandpur, Barpara, Muradpur and uttarcharta. The wards possesses areas of 2.08, 1.36, 1.92, 2.53, 1.64 and 1.92 sq. km for wards 01, 02 03, 04, 05 and 06 respectively. There are 121 educational institutions, 4 dak bungalows, 5 cinema halls, 4 libraries, 2 playgrounds, 1 com. center, 12 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'A' Class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.40

Table : 4.3.40 Chronology of Changes of Comilla Paurashava.

41) Laksham Paurashava:

Laksham paurashava was established in the year 1985. Though it is a new paurashava but in area it is the largest paurashava of Comilla zila. It covers an area of 14.30 sq.km with a population of 48024 persons as per 1991 census. It consist of 22 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are Madhyasripur, Misri, Kundra, Gunti, Binai, Gopalpur, Siurain, Duriabishnupur, Paikpara, Kumardaga, Liaksham, Bhojpara, purba satbaria, paschimgaon, pyarapur, Gazirmura, Uttarkul Baratupa, Bainchimgaon, Nasratpachimpur, Kadra and part of Purba Fatehpur. The wards accupy areas of 0.60, 5.97 and 7.73 sq. km. for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 20 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 3 cinema halls, 5 libraries, 2 public toilets, 4 playgrounds, 1 com. center, 3 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'C' Class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.41

Table : 4.3.41 Main events of Laksham Paurashava.

42) Brahmanbaria paurashava:

The Brahmanbaria municipality was established in 1869. It was reconstituted as a municipal committee in the year 1960 in terms of municipal adminsitration ordinance of the same year. according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal (Amendment) order, 1972, the Brahmanbaria Municipal committee was replaced by a paurashava. It is the only paurashava of Brahmanbaria zila with an area of 30.82 sq. km. (revised) having a population of 109032 persons according to 1991 census. The Paurashava consists of 21 mauzas containing 4 wards. The mauzas are Sariatpur, paschim Daraipur, Chhayghariapara, Pairtala, Baragokarna, Paschim Chhaybaria, Puniaut, Maurail, Brahmanbaria, Khaiasar, Paschimpaikpara, Simrailrandi, Merura, Bhadugar, Kautali, Paschim Datiara, Pachim Fulbaria, Chandalkhil, Chhotagokarana, Paschim Nayanpur and Bealliswar. The wards accupy area of 7.60, 6.21, 3.45 and 13.56 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03 and 04 respectively. There are 72 educational institutions, 4 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 8 public toilets, 2 playgrounds, 4 com.centers, 13 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.42

Table : 4.3.42 Chronology of Changes of Brahmanbaria Paurashava.

43) Chandpur Paurashava:

The Chandpur municipality was established in 1897. It was reconstituted as a municipal committee in the year 1960 under the provision of the municipal adminsitration ordinance of the same year. According to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal (Amendment) order, 1972, the Chandpur municipal committee was replace by a paurashava. It has an area of 7.77 sq. km. having a population of 73755 persons. The paurashava consists of 3 mauzas containing 4 wards. The mauzas are Chandpur, Bishnudi (part) and Tarapur Chandi. The wards occupy area of 1.70, 1.62, 2.83 and 1.62 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03 and 04 respectively. There are 20 educational institutes, 6 dak Bungalows, 4 cinema halls, 3 libraries, 2 public toilet, 6 playgrounds, 3 com.centers, 10 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.43

44) Hajiganj Paurashava :

The Hajiganj paurashava was established in 1985. It is a new but the largest paurashava in area of Chandpur zila. It covers an area of 16.09 sq.km with a population of 325952 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 8 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are Balakhal, Bhatra, Khatrabiluai, Mokimabad, Toragar, Kangais, Enayetpur and Dherara. The wards comprises areas of 7.08, 2.40 and 6.61 sq.km. for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 10 educational institute, 3 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 2 public toilet, 3 playgrounds, 3 com.center, 4 clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'C' class. Special events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.44

Table : 4.3.44 Special events of Hajiganj Paurashava.

45) Rangamati Paurashava :

The Rangamati paurashava was established in the year 1972. It is the only paurashava of Rangamati zila with an area of 64.75 sq.km having a population of 3737 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 2 mauzas namely Jnagrabil and Rangapani containing 3 wards. The wards comprises of areas of 12.43, 29.01 and 23.31 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 34 educational institutions, 7 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 4 libraries, 10 public toilets, 2 com.centers, 6 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'B' class. Main events of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.45

Table : 4.3.45 Main events of Rangamati Paurashava.

46) Bandarban Paurashava :

The Bandarban paurashava was established in 1984. It is the only paurashava of Bandarban zila and ranks third position in area of chittagong division. It covers an area of 51.80 sq.km ( 100% Mauzas Area) with a population of 21652 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of two part mauzas of Balaghata and Bandarban comprising of 3 wards. The wards possesses areas of 18.13 17.50 and 16.17 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 6 educational institutions, 2 dak bungalows, 1 cinema hall, 2 libraries, 2 public toilets, 1 com.center, 3 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'C' class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.46

Table : 4.3.46 Main events of Bandarban Paurashava.

47) Khagrachhari Paurashava :

The Khagrachhari paurashava was established in 1984. It is the only paurashava of Khagrachhari zila and the largest paurashava in area of chittagong division. It covers an area of 67.99 sq.km. (100% Mauzas area) with a population of 23373 persons according to 1991 census. The Paurashava consists of 3 mauzas namely Banglakati, parachhara and Golabari comprising 3 wards. The wards passesses areas of 14.06, 28.23 and 25.69 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 2 cinema halls, 1 library, 1 public toilet, 1 com.center, 4 playgrounds and 2 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'B' class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.47

Table : 4.3.47 Main events of Khagrachhari Paurashava.

48) Sylhet Paurashava :

The Sylhet municipality was established in the year 1885. It was reconstituted as municipal committee in accordance with the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. The municipal committee was replaced by sylhet purashava in 1972, according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committee order 1972. Sylhet paurashava is the oldest but smallest paurashava in area among two paurashavas of Sylhet zila. It covers an area of 10.49 sq.km. with a population of 117396 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of two mauzas namely Sylhet and Bagbari (part) comprising of 5 wards. The wards occupy areas of 1.82, 1.51, 1.78, 3.18 and 2.20 sq.km for wards 01,02,03,04 and 05 respectively. There are 47

educational institution, 3 dak bungalows, 5 cinema halls, 28 libraries, 3 public toilest, 15 com.centers, 2 playgrounds, 14 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.48

Table : 4.3.48 Chronology of Changes of Sylhet Paurashava.

49) Habiganj Paurashava :

The Habiganj municipality was created in 1913 with an area of half sq. mile ( 0.83 sq.km). It was reconstituted as municipal committee in accordance with the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. The municipal committee was replaced by Habiganj paurashava in 1972, according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committee order, 1972. This is the only municipality of Habiganj zila. Now it covers an area of 7.11 sq.km. with a population of 35928 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 10 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are Dakshin Dewkara, Sultan Mohammadpur, Athakura(P) Kamrapur, Uharkul & Machhulia Dakshin Anowarpur (P) Mandabad, Anandapur. The Areas of wards are 2.72, 1.78 and 2.61 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 10 educational institutions, 4 dak bungalows, 4 cinema halls, 3 libraries, 3 public toilets, 3 com.centers, 4 playgrounds, 7 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'A' class.

Table : 4.3.49 Chronology of Changes of Habiganj Paurashava.

50) Srimangal Paurashava:

The Srimangal paurashava was established in 1935. It is a new but the biggest among two paurashavas of Maulavibazar zila in area. It has an area of 16.20 sq.km (100 %

Mauzas area) with a population of 16998 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 4 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are srimangal, Bharaura, Rupaspur and Sungair. The wards cover areas of 4.07, 6.80 and 5.33 sq.km. for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 15 educational institutions, 2 dak bungalows, 4 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 2 public toilets, 1 com.center, 2 playgrounds, 2 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'C' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.50

Table : 4.3.50 Chronology of Changes of Srimangal Paurashava.

51) Sunamganj Paurashava :

The Sunamganj paurashava was established in the year 1913. It was reconstituted as municipal committee in accordance with the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. The municipal committee was replaced by sunamganj paurashava. The Paurashava covers an of 22.16 sq.km. (100% Mauzas area) with a population of 25777 persons according to 1991. It consists of 13 mauzas having 3 wards namely Nijgaon Solaghar, Sultanpur Tegharia, Sarai, Badipur, Rampur, Kezaura, Ahmedpur, Maijbare, Mohon Mokhanda, Jalilpur and Uttar Mallikpur. The wards occupy areas of 8.09, 8.10 and 5.98 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 28 educational institution, 2 dak bungalows, 1 cinema hall, 4 libraries, 3 public toilet, 4 playgrounds, 1 clinic/hospital in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'B' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.51

Table : 4.3.51 Chronology of Changes of Sunamganj Paurashava.

52) Maulavi Bazar Paurashava :

The Maulavi Bazar municipality was established in the year 1930. It was reconstituted as municipal

committee in accordance with the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. The municipal committee was replaced by Maulavi Bazar paurashava in 1972, according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committee order, 1972. It is the only paurashava of Maulavi Bazar zila. The paurashava covers an area of 10.40 sq.km with a population of 32715 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 6 mauzas comprising 3 wards occupying areas of 3.75, 2.95 and 3.70 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. The mauzas belong to Maulavi Bazar paurashava are Maulvi Bazar, Baliarbagli, Barsijura, Barahat, Mustafapur and Rugunandanpur. There are 24 educational Institutes, 3 Dak Bunglows, 2 Cinema halls, 2 Libraries, 3 Public Toilets, 3 Playgrounds, 6 Clinic/Hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.52

Table : 4.3.52 Chronology of Changes of Maulavi Bazar Paurashava.

53) Dinajpur Paurashava :

It is the largest and oldest paurashava of Dinajpur zila with a population of 127815 persons and an area of 20.60 sq.km according to 1991 census. The Dinajpur municipality was established in 1869. It was reconstituted as a Municipal Committee. It consists of 25 mauzas containing 4 wards. The mauzas are paschim Ramnagar, Lalbagkhamar, Kanchan, Raharpur, Prannathpur, Srukrishnapur, Khamankachai, Dinajpur, Balubari, Nimnagar, Uttar Faridpur, Mirzapur, Nimtaram, Bishannatpur, Khod Madhabpur, Hamjapur, Majhipara, Kasba, Khamarharbari, Nayanpur, Suihari and part of Damahar Rammagar, Sekhpura, Auliapur and Utar Casainpur. The areas of wards are 3.95, 4.42, 4.78 and 7.45 sq.km for wards 01,02,03,04, and 05 respectively. There are 6 dak bunglows, 6 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 6 public toilets, 3 playgrounds, 6 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.53

Table : 4.3.53 Chronology of Changes of Dinajpur Paurashava.

54) Parbatipur Paurashava :

It is the smallest paurashava of Dinajpur zila in area. It has a population of 23781 persons with an area of 9.05 sq.km . The Parbatipur town committee was established in the year 1965. It was replaced by parbatipur paurashava in 1972. according to the Bangladesh local council and Municipal committee order, 1972. It consists of 3 mauzas containing 3 wards. The mauzas are Haldibari, Khamarjagannatpur and Parbatipur. The areas of wards are 3.01, 1.52 and 4.52 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 3 public toilets, 3 playgrounds, 5 clinic/hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'C' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.54

Table : 4.3.54 Chronology of Changes of Parbatipur Paurashava.

55) Khulna City Corporation :

The Khulna municipality was established in 1884. It was reconstituted as municipal committee in accordance with the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. The municipal committee at Khulna was replaced by a paurashava in 1972 according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees order, 1972. It was replaced as Khulna city corporation in 1992 Khulna city corporation is the largest municipality of south west Bangladesh. It has an area of 70.10 sq.km with a population of persons according to 1991 census. The city corporation consists of 24 mauzas with 29 wards. The mauzas are Chhota, Boyra, Teliganti(P), Jugipole (P), Mirerdanga, Banarganti, Baniakhamar, Tutpara, Labanchora, Goalpara, Maheshwarpasha, Aranghata, Deana, Pabla, Rayermohal, Boyra, Mujgunni, Helatola, Daulatpur, Atra (P), Bil Dakatia(P), Ghilatala, Maziali, Shirhmoni & Shyamganj. The wards accupy areas of 1.17, 1.24, 0.57, 0.91, 1.17,

0.83, 0.62, 0.57, 1.87, 0.52, 0.85, 1.01, 0.52, 0.29, 3.44, 2.31, 1.71, 2.93, 2.41, 1.22, 1.01, 0.96, 0.47, 0.36, 0.41, 0.57, 20.76, 18.93 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29 respectively. There are 504 educational Institution, 9 dak bungalows, 6 cinema halls, 27 libraries, 7 public toilets, 27 playgrounds, 9 community centers, 29 clinic/hospitals respectively. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.55

Table : 4.3.55 Chronology of changes of Khulna City Corporation.

56) Bagerhat Paurashava:

The Bagerhat municiplaity was established in the year 1958. It was reconstituted as a town committee in 1960 in accordance with the municipal administration ordiance of 1960. In accordance with the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees order of 1972. It is the smallest paurashava with an area of 7.53 sq.km having a population of persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava comprises of 8 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Harikhali, Harinakhana, Muniganj, Sarui, Dasani, Sonatala, Khardwar and Basabari. The size of wards are 2.20, 2.19 and 3.14 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 3 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 4 libraries, 1 public toilet, 5 playgrounds, 1 clinic/hospital, 1 com.center in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.56

Table : 4.3.56 Chronology of changes of Bagerhat paurashava.

57) Monglaport Paurashava:

The Mongla paurashava was established in the year 1990. It is the largest paurashava of Bagerhat zila. It covers an area of 17.79 sq.km with a population of persons according to 1991 census. It comprises of 4 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Glachipadigraj, Kamardanga, Arazimakardhone and Selabunia. The wards

occupy areas of 4.00, 9.46 and 4.33 sq.km. for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 1 library, 2 playgrounds in this Paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'B' class. Special Events of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.57

Table : 4.3.57 Special Events of Mongla Paurashava.

58) Satkhira Paurashava:

The Satkhira municipality was estiblished in the year 1889. It was constituted as town committee in accordance with the provisions of Basic Democracies order of 1959. In accordance with the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees order of 1972 Satkhira town committee was replaced by a Shahar committee. In 1973 Satkhira Shahar committee was given the status of a paurashava. Satkhira paurashava is the largest paurashava of Satkhira zila. It covers an area of 27.84 sq.km with a population of 73105 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava comprises of 6 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Rasulpur, Palaspul, Ramdebpur, Satkhira, Sultanpur and Katia (part). The wards occupy areas of 6.44, 15.49 and 5.91 sq.km. for wards 01,02 and 03 respectively. There are 2 dak bungalws, 3 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 4 public toilets, 6 playgrounds, 2 com.centers in this paurashava. The paurashava belongs to the category of 'B' class. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.58

Table : 4.3.58 Chronology of changes of Shatkhira Paurashava.

59) Kolaroa Paurashava:

The Kolaroa paurashava wasestablished in the year 1990. It is the smallest Paurashava of Satkhira zila with an area of 14.94 sq.km. having a population of persons according to 1991 census. It has 5 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Gopinathpur,

Jhikra, Tulsidanga, Mirzapur and Murarikati. The wards 01,02 and 03 occupy areas of 4.55, 3.90 and 6.50 sq.km respectively. There are 3 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 2 cinema halls, 1 library, 5 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'C' class. Special events of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.59

Table : 4.3.59 Special events of Kolaroa Paurashava.

60) Bogra Paurashava:

Bogra municipality was established in the year 1876. Under the municipal administration ordinance, 1960, the municipality was renamed as Bogra municipla committee. With the promulgation of the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees adendment order, 1972, the Bogra municipal committee is now called Bogra paurashava. Bogra is the largest paurashava of Bogra zila. It has an area of 18.85 sq.km with a population of persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 15 mauzas comprising 4 wards. The mauzas are Chak Brindaban, Sutrapur, Katnerpara, Shibbati, Malgram, Chakfarid, Latibpur, Chak Lokman and part of Malatinagar, Garamara, Thanthania, Natai, Nishindara, Fulbaria and Chilapara. The wards 01,02,03 and 04 occupy areas of 4.25, 3.74, 4.90 and 5.97 sq. km respectively. There are 3 educational institutions, 3 dak bungalows, 6 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 3 public toilets, 5 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.60

Table : 4.3.60 Chronology of changes of Bogra Paurashava.

61) Sherpur Paurashava:

Sherpur municipality was established in the year 1876. Under the Basic democracies order, 1959, the Sherpur municipality was reconstituted as the Sherpur town committee. According to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees order, 1972, the town committee of Sherpur was substituted by Sherpur shahar

committee. In 1973 Sherpur shahar committee was replaced as Sherpur Paurashava. Sherpur is the oldest but the smallest paurashava of Bogra zila. It covers an area of 6.74 sq.km with a population of 16158 persons according to 1991 census. It comprises of 6 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Serua (part), Dwarikapara, Sherpur, Sreerampur, Banmaricha and hazipur. The wards occupy areas of 1.5, 2.57 and 2.64 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 dak bungalow, 2 cinema halls, 1 library, 3 playgrounds, 1 com.center in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'B' class. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.61

Table : 4.3.61 Chronology of changes of Sherpur Paurashava.

62) Santahar Paurashava:

(Adamdighi): The Santahar paurashava was established in the year 1988. Though it is a new paurashava but it is the sencond largest paurashava of Bogra zila. It has an area of 10.21 sq.km with a population of 26564 according to 1991 census. The Santahar paurashava consists of 9 mauzas containing 3 wards. The mauzaa are Bashipur, Parbatipur, Dogachi, Kalsha, Santahar, haludghar, Tiarpara, Malson and Tarapur. The wards occupy areas of 4.01, 3.65 and 3.14 sq. km. for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 dak bungalow, 3 cinema halls, 3 libraries, 2 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'C' class. Main eveints of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.62

Table : 4.3.62 Main events of Santahar paurashava.

63) Joypurhat Paurashava:

Joypurhat paurashava was established in the year 1975. It is the only paurashava of Joypurhat zila. It has an area of 18.53 sq.km with a population of 40681 persons according to 1991 census. It comprises of 10 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Jaipur, Chak Gopal,Khanjanpur, Hatil, Bamanpur, Kashiabari, Balupara, Jaypurhat, Debipur and Harail. The wards occupy areas of 9.02, 4.65 and 4.86 sq. km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectivly. There are 5 educational Institutions, 3 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 4 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.63

Table : 4.3.63 Chronology of changes of Jaypurhat paurashava.

64) Sailkupa Paurashava:

The Sailkupa aurashava was established in the year 1992. It is a new paurashava but bigger among two old paurashavas of Jhenaidah zila viz kotchandpur and Maheshpur. it covers an area of 20.93 sq. km with a population of 25909 persons as per 1991 census. It comprises of 11 mauzas with 3 wards. The mauzas are Haridevpur, Shyampur, Sailkupa, Satgachhi,Anshia, Khalkula, Pathanpara, Fazelpur, Jaudia, Kabirpur and Habibpur. The wards occupy areas 6.74, 9.19 and 4.99 sq.km for wards o1, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 1 dak bunglow, 1 cinema hall, 1 library, 2 playgrounds, 4 education institutions in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'C' class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.64

Table : 4.3.64 Main events of Sailkupa paurashava.

65) Kaliganj Paurashava:

Kaliganj paurashava was established in the ear 1991. It is a new Paurashava of Jhenidah zila. It has an area of 16.49 sq.km with a population of 30624 (enumerated) and 33774 (adjusted) persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 11 mauzas comprising 3 wards. The mauzas are Sreerampur, Kaligonj, Bakulia, Khayertala, Paikpara (part), Fayla, Helai, Nischintapur, Arpara, Shibnagar and Babra. The wards posseses areas of 7.23, 4.00 and 5.26 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03 respectively. There are 3 educational institutions, 2 dak bungalows, 1 cinema hall, 1 library, 2 public toilets, 2 playgrounds in this paurashava. The Paurashava falls under the category of 'C' class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.65

Table : 4.3.65 Main events of Kaliganj paurashava.

66) Maheshpur Paurashava:

The Maheshpur municipality was established in the year 1869. Under the municipal administration ordinance of 1960 the Maheshpur municipality was reconstituted as a town committee. According to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972 the Maheshpur town committee was replaced by a shahar committee. As per provisions of the Bangladesh Local Government (Union Parishad and Paurashava) order, 1973 the shahar committee was reconstituted as a paurashava. Maheshpur paurashava is the oldest but the smallest paurashava of Jhenaidah zila. It covers an area of 11.47 sq.km having a population 11,646 persons as per 1991 census. It cosists of 4 mauzas namely Boalia (part), Hamidpur, Maheshpur and Jalilkpur comprising 3 wards. The wards occupy areas of 4.88, 1.62 and 4.97 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 4 educational institutions, 1 dak bunglow, 2 cinema halls, 2 playgrounds in this paurashava. The Paurashava falls under the category of 'C' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.66

Table : 4.3.66 Chronology of changes of Maheshpur paurashava.

67) Jessore Paurashava :

The Jessore municipality was established in 1864. It was reconstituted as a municipal committee under the provisions of the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. According to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment order, 1972) the Jessore municipal committee was replaced by a paurashava. It is the oldest paurashava of Bangladesh and the only aurashava of Jessore zila. It covers an area of 25.72 (100% Mauzas Area) sq. km with a population of 139710 persons according to 1991 census. It comprises 15 mauzas containing 3 wards. The mauzas are Chanchara, Kharki, Jessore, Bejpara, Sankarpur, Murali (Part), Bagchara, Nilganj, Barandi, Ghop, Puratan, Kasba, Arabpur, Khayertala and Madghopa. The wards occupy areas of 8.49, 8.77 and 8.45 sq. km. for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 6 dak bungalows, 7 cinema halls, 2 libaries, 1 public toilet, 1 com.centers, 6 playgrounds in this paurashava. The Paurashava falls under the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.67

Table : 4.3.67 Chronology of changes of Jessore paurashava.

68) Jhenaidah Paurashava :

Jhenaidah municipality was established in 1958. It was reconstituted as a town committee in 1960 under the municipal Administration ordinance of 1960. According to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972 the Jhenaidah town committee was replaced by a paurashava out of five. paurashavas Jhenaidah is the largest Paurashava of Jhenaidah zila. It has an area of 39.63 sq.km with a population of 62896 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava comprises of 20 mauzas containing 3 wards. The mauzas are Mathurapur, Gopinathpur, Lakshmikol, Mahishakura, Khajura, Muraridaha, Arappur, Khorda, Jhenaidah, Kanchanpur, Chhota Kamarkundu, Sikarpur, Hamduha, Kalikapur, Kanchannagar, Gobindapur, Pabahati, Bhutiarganti, Khudrapara, Darigobindapur and Jhenidah. The wards occupy areas of 21.10, 5.95 and 12.58 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 5 educational Institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 3 cinema halls, 1 libary, 3 playgrounds in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.68

Table : 4.3.68 Chronology of changes of Jhenaidah paurashava.

69) Kotchandpur Paurashava :

The Kotchandpur mnicipality was established in 1883. It was reconstituted as a town committee as per provision of the mnicipal aministration ordinance of 1960. According to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972 the Kotchandpur town committee was renamed as Kotchandpur paurashava. It is one of the oldest Paurashavas of Jhenaidaha zila. The Paurashava covers an area of 17.85 sq.km (Revised 18.12 sq.km) with a population of 23653 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 6 mauzas namely Bhabanipur, Dudhsara, Kotchandpur, Bara, Bamandaha, Baje, Bamandaha, Solemanpur which Contdining 3 wards. The ward Possesses areas of 6.12, 8.49 and 3.24 for ward 01.02 and 03 respectively. There are 5 educational institutions, 2 dak bunglows, 1 cinema hall, 1 libary, 1 public toilet, 1 playground in this paurashava. The Paurashava falls under the category of 'A' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.69

Table : 4.3.69 Chronology of changes of Kotchandpur paurashava.

70) Magura Paurashava :

The Magura town committee was established in 1965. It was replaced by the Magura paurashava according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972. It is the only paurashava of Magura zila covers an area of 22.95 sq.km having a population of 36929 Persons according to 1991 census. Magura paurashava has 13 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are Magura, Batikadanga, Sibrampur, Kasinathpur, Chhota, Falia, Defalia, Abalpur, Arazi, Defalia, Kadirabad, Derua, Shaijiara, Kukna and Pathra. The wards possess areas of 11.86, 7.43 and 3.66 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 5 educational Institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 1 cinema halls, 7 libaries, 7 Playgrounds, 2 Hospitals in this Paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'B'class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.70

Table : 4.3.70 Chronology of changes of Magura paurashava.

71) Narail Paurashava

The Narail town committee was established in 1965. It was reconstituted as the Narail paurashava according to the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees (Amendment) order, 1972. among two paurashavas Narail paurashava is largest one of Narail zila. having an area of 28.89 sq.km with a population of 26979 persons according to 1991 census. The Paurashava has 17 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are Ragunathpur, Barasula, Banadob, Bijoypur, Brahmandanga, Hatbaria, Machhimdia, Betbaria, Dhopakhola, Narail, Bhadalidanga, Bhaukhali, Kurigram, Aladatpur, Paschim, Mahishkhali, Durgapur (Part), Dumurtala and Uzirpur. The wards possess areas of 9.36, 9.82 and 9.71 sq.km for ward 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 5 educational Institutions, 2 dak bungalows, 3 playgrounds, 3 hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'B'class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.71

Table : 4.3.71 Chronology of changes of Narail paurashava.

72) Kalia Paurashava :

Kalia paurashava was established in the year 1976. It covers an area of 20.83 sq.km. having a population of 13688 persons according to 1991 census. It consists of 8 mauzas comprising 3 wards the mauzas are Chandpur, Uthali, Benda, Kulsur, Mirzapur and part of Chhotakalia, Bara Kalia and Brihachla. The wards occupy areas of 8.91, 3.52 and 8.40 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 5 educational institutes, 1 dak bungalows, 3 cinema halls, 2 playgrounds, 2 librraies in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'C'class. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.72

Table : 4.3.72 Chronology of changes of Kalia paurashava.

73) Kushtia Paurashava :

The Kushtia municipality was established in 1869. Under municipal administration ordinance of 1960. The Kushtia municipality was converted into a municipal committee. In accordance with the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees order of 1972 Kushtia municipal committee was reconstituted as Kushtia paurashava Kushtia paurashava is the largest paurashava of Kushtia zila having an area of 13.31 sq.km with a population of 72427 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava possesses 7 mauzas comprising of 4 wards. The mauzas are Kalishankerpur, Chaurhas, Mazampur, Harekrishnapur, Bahadurkhali, Molla, Tegaria and Rahini (part). The wards cover areas of 0.82, 0.78, 8.56 and 3.16 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03 and 04 respectively. There are 6 educational institutes, 5 cinema halls, 3 libaries, 3 public toilet, 8 playgrounds, 2 hospitals in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'A'class. Chronology of changes of paurashavas can be seen from the table 4.3.73

Table : 4.3.73 Chronology of changes of Kushtia paurashava.

74) Kumarkhali Paurashava :

The Kumarkhali municipality was established in the year 1869. It was converted into a town committee under the municipal administration ordinance of 1960. Kumarkhali town committee was replaced by Kumarkhali paurashava in accordance with the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees order of 1972. Kumarkhali paurashava is one of the oldest but smallest paurashava of Kushtia zila. It has an area of 6.61 sq.km with a population of 11675 persons as per 1991 census. It possesses 6 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas are Elangi, Kumarkhali, Serkandi, Buzruk, Durgapur, Batikamara, Tebaria. The wards cover areas of 0.94, 1.87, 0.95, 0.96 and 1.88 sq.km for wards 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 respectively. There are 5 educational institutions, 1 dak bungalow, 1 cinema hall, 1 libary, 2 public toilets, 1 playground in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under the category of 'B' class. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.74

Table : 4.3.74 Chronology of changes of Kumarkhali paurashava.

75) Bheramara Paurashava :

Bheramara paurashava was established in the year 1983. It is a new Paurashava of Kushtia zila. It covers an area of 3.26 sq.km with a population of 17883 persons according to 1991 census. Bheramara paurashava consists of 7 mauzas comprising 3 wards. The mauzas are Satbaria, Chandgram, Bamonpara, Bheramara, Nandapara, Chak Bheramara and Damukdia. The wards possesses areas of 1.01, 1.40 and 0.85 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 5 educational institutions, 2 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 2 libaries, 2 public toilets in this paurashava. The paurashava falls under category of 'C' class. Main events of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.75

Table : 4.3.75 Main events of Bheramara paurashava.

76) Chuadanga Paurashava:

The Chuadanga town committee was constituted under the municipal administration ordinance of 1960 and started functioning from 1965. It was replaced by Chaudanga paurashava in accordance with the Bangladesh local councils and municipal committees order of 1972. Chaudanga paurashava is the largest paurashava of Chuadanga zila. It covers an area of 36.12 sq.km with a population of 59447 persons according to 1991 census. The paurashava consists of 12 mauzas comprising of 3 wards. The mauzas and Taltala, Bhingrula, Hatkaluganj, Buzruk Gargari, Sumurdia, Belgachhi, Thakurpur (part), Nurnagar, Chuadanga, Hazrahati, Degri and Kulvhara. The wards possess areas of 4.87, 11.38 and 19.87 sq.km for wards 01, 02 and 03 respectively. There are 4 educational institutions, 8 dak bungalows, 2 cinema halls, 2 libraries, 8 playgrounds in this paurashava. The Paurashava falls under the category of 'B'. Chronology of changes of paurashava can be seen from the table 4.3.76

Table : 4.3.76 Chronology of changes of Chuadanga paurashava.