Tarakanda Upazila
Tarakanda is an upazila of Mymensingh District in Bangladesh. It lies on the banks of the Mara Kharia River.
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, Tarakanda Thana was upgraded into an upazila, making it the latest upazila of Mymensingh District. Prior to this, Tarakanda was a part of Phulpur Upazila.
Demographics
According to the 2022 [Bangladeshi census], Tarakanda Upazila had 79,506 households and a population of 337,308. 11.32% of the population were under 5 years of age. Tarakanda had a literacy rate of 67.15%: 68.36% for males and 65.98% for females, and a sex ratio of 97.18 males for 100 females. 17,503 lived in urban areas.
Economy and tourism
The Tarakanda Jami Mosque is a popular mosque. The Tarakanda Bazar is also noted. The weekly newspaper Tarakanda Barta is 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.
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.