Khaduly
Khaduly
খাদুলি | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Khaduly Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 24°17′N 89°29′E / 24.29°N 89.48°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Sirajganj District |
| Upazila | Ullahpara Upazila |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,000 (approx.) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Khaduly (also spelled Khaduli) is a village in Ullahpara Upazila, Sirajganj District, in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh.[1]
Geography
[edit]Khaduly is located in central Bangladesh, within Sirajganj District, which is part of the Rajshahi Division. The village is positioned at approximately 24°17′N 89°29′E / 24.29°N 89.48°E, situated near the Jamuna River. The area experiences a tropical monsoon climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters.[2]
Administration
[edit]Khaduly falls under the jurisdiction of Ullahpara Upazila, which is one of the sub-districts in Sirajganj District. The local administration is managed under the Union Parishad system, which governs rural areas in Bangladesh.[3]
Economy
[edit]The economy of Khaduly is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, jute, and vegetables being the main crops. Some residents are also involved in small-scale trade and fishing.[4]
Demographics
[edit]As of the last census, the population of Khaduly consists of approximately 5,000 residents. The village is home to a predominantly Bengali-speaking Muslim population, with a minority of Hindus and other religious groups.[5]
Education
[edit]Khaduly has a few primary schools and a secondary school that serve the local population. For higher education, students travel to nearby towns such as Ullahpara or Sirajganj.[6]
Infrastructure
[edit]The village is connected to other parts of Sirajganj District via regional roads. Public transport options include local buses, auto-rickshaws, and bicycles. Electricity and mobile network coverage are available, though internet access can be limited in some areas.[7]
Culture and Festivals
[edit]Like many villages in Bangladesh, Khaduly celebrates national festivals such as Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. Local fairs and cultural programs are occasionally organized in the village.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Diarrhoea death toll rises to 9 in Sirajganj". The Daily Star. UNB. 8 November 2005. Retrieved 2009-02-27.
- ^ Ahmed, Shamsul (1979). Bangladesh District Gazetteers: Pabna. Government of Bangladesh. p. 45.
- ^ "Sirajganj District Administration". sirajganj.gov.bd. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ^ Statistical Yearbook of Bangladesh (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2020. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ^ Bangladesh Population Census 2011 (PDF) (Report). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ^ "List of Schools and Colleges in Sirajganj". BANBEIS. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ^ "Rural Connectivity in Bangladesh". Rural Development Academy. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ^ Huq, Mahbubul (2005). Culture and Festivals in Bangladesh. University Press Limited. p. 78.