Nandigram Upazila is an upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Nandigram Thana was established in 1932 and was converted into an upazila in 1983. It is named after its administrative center, the town of Nandigram.

Geography

Nandigram Upazila has a total area of 265.22 sqkm. It is bounded on the west by the Nagar River (across which lies Naogaon District). It borders Kahaloo and Shajahanpur upazilas to the north, Sherpur Upazila to the east, Natore District to the south and west, and Adamdighi Upazila to the west.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Nandigram Upazila had 45,853 households and a population of 180,802. 35,156 (19.44%) were under 10 years of age. Nandigram had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 47.51%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1000 males. 18,496 (10.23%) lived in urban areas. Ethnic population was 1,906 (1.05%), of which Barman were 881, Oraon 401 and Santal 189.

Administration

Nandigram Upazila is divided into Nandigram Municipality and five union parishads: Bhatgram, Bhatra, Burail, Nandigram, and Thalta Majhgram. The union parishads are subdivided into 192 mauzas and 228 villages. Nandigram Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 22 mahallas.

Education

There are four colleges in the upazila. They include Hat Karai Degree College, Monsur Hossain Degree College, and Nandigram Mohilla College.and Nimaidighi adarsha college. The madrasa education system includes four fazil madrasas and the Jamur Islamia Senior Alim Madrasah.