词条 | Derai Upazila |
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|official_name = Derai | native_name = দিরাই | native_name_lang = bn | settlement_type = Upazila | image_skyline = | imagesize = | image_alt = | image_caption = Skyline of Derai, Bangladesh | image_map = Derai Upazila Map.png | image_map1 = Location of Derai in Bangladesh.png | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|Bangladesh}} | subdivision_type1 = Division | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name1 = Sylhet Division | subdivision_name2 = Sunamganj District | subdivision_name3 = | leader_title = MP (Sunamganj-2) | leader_name = Dr. Joya Sengupta | leader_title1 = Ex-MP (Sunamganj-2) | leader_name1 = Suranjit Sengupta | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 420.93 | area_metro_km2 = | elevation_m = | elevation_ft = | population_total = | population_as_of = | population_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = auto | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = 3040-41 | website = {{URL|www.derai.sunamganj.gov.bd}} | footnotes = | timezone = BST | utc_offset = +6 }}Derai ({{lang-bn|দিরাই}}) is an Upazila of Sunamganj District in the division of Sylhet, Bangladesh.[1] GeographyDerai is located at {{coord|24.7833|N|91.3500|E|}}. It is bounded by Dakshin Sunamganj and Jamalganj on the north, Sullah, Baniachong and Nabiganj on the south, Jagannathpur on the east, Sullah, Khaliajuri and Jamalganj on the west. DemographicsAs of the 2001 Bangladesh census, Derai has a population of 202791; male 105252, female 97539; Muslim 144136, Hindu 58576, Buddhist 33 and others 46. Males constitute 51.38% of the population, and females 48.62%. Derai has an average literacy rate of 25.3% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[2] AdministrationDerai thana was formed in 1942 and it was turned into an upazila in 1982. There are 1 municipality, 9 wards, 29 mahallas, 9 union councils, 165 mouzas and 222 villages in Derai. The union councils are:
EconomyThe main economic sources of Derai are Agriculture 74.85%, non-agricultural labourer 5.30%, industry 0.24%, commerce 8.14%, transport and communication 0.26%, service 3.19%, construction 0.64%, religious service 0.38%, rent and remittance 0.70% and others 6.30%. Ownership of agricultural land: landowner 49.11%, landless 50.89%; agricultural landowner: urban 43.25% and rural 50.04%. Main crops are paddy, chilli, potato, onion, vegetables. Extinct or nearly extinct crops Jute. Main fruits are mango, jackfruit, wood-apple, banana, litchi, blackberry, guava. Besides there are 150 fisheries, 5 hatcheries and 120 poultries. EducationThe average literacy rate of Derai is 35.4%; males constitute 38.4%, females constitute 32.2%. Noted educational institutions are:
CultureDerai has a rich culture. Especially because of its music and literature. Baul samrat Shah Abdul Karim was born here.[3] There are 80 clubs, 2 libraries, 2 cinema halls, 1 theatre stage, 4 jatra groups, 2 women organisations, and 5 cultural organisations in Derai. See also
References{{Commons category|Derai Upazila}}1. ^{{citation |author=Jiban Kumar Chanda|chapter=Derai Upazila|chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Derai_Upazila|title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |editor=Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal |publisher=Asiatic Society of Bangladesh |year=2012 |edition=Second}} {{Sunamganj District}}{{Upazilas of Sylhet Division}}{{Sylhet-geo-stub}}2. ^{{cite web | accessdate = November 10, 2006 | url = http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20050327072826/http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archivedate = 2005-03-27 | title = Population Census Wing, BBS.}} 3. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/music/birth-centenary-shah-abdul-karim-510997|title=Birth centenary of Shah Abdul Karim|first=Deshwara|last=Mintu|date=15 February 2016|work=The Daily Star|language=en-GB}} 2 : Upazilas of Sunamganj District|Derai Upazila |
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