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Mundumala

Coordinates: 24°36′29″N 88°28′22″E / 24.6081°N 88.4728°E / 24.6081; 88.4728
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Mundumala
Town and Municipality
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Coordinates: 24°36′29″N 88°28′22″E / 24.6081°N 88.4728°E / 24.6081; 88.4728
CountryBangladesh
DivisionRajshahi Division
DistrictRajshahi District
UpazilaTanore Upazila
Area
 • Total
10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total
21,940
 • Density2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)

Mundumala (Bengali: মুণ্ডুমালা) is a town and municipality in western Tanore Upazila, Rajshahi District, Bangladesh. The major village of Tanore is in Rajshahi Division.

Geography

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Mundumala's municipality is Old Badhar Union. It is bounded by Badhar Union to the north and north-east, Kolma Union to the east, Pakri to the south and Amnura to the west.

Rivers

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There are no rivers in this municipality, but a large canal goes into it.

Economy

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Apart from the usual agricultural products of Bangladesh, such as rice, potatoes and lentils, Mundumala and its neighboring village are specially suited from various crops such as watermelons, sugarcane, mangoes and jackfruits. Main economical products in Mundumala is paddy. Before 1995, farmers cultivated one time in season but since then they cultivate three times a season.

Points of interest

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Administration

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The town is governed by Mundumala municipality. Wards of Mundumala municipality are:

  • Mundumala Ward
  • Sadipur Ward
  • Pachondor Ward
  • Moinpur Ward
  • Ayra Ward
  • Kamalpur Ward
  • Hasnapara Ward
  • Chuniapara Ward

Education

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Mundumala Govt. High School is another institution of Tanore Thana. Fazor Ali Molla College is another starting point of students. Mundumala is also an important educational center and termed as 'education village' of Tanore. Major educational institutes include:

  • Mundumala Primary School
  • Mundumala Govt. High School
  • Mundumala Aliya Madrasa
  • Mundumala Girls School
  • Mundumala Dakhil Mohila Madrasa
  • Mundumala Kawmi Madrasa
  • Mundumala Kindergarten School
  • Mundumala Mohila College
  • Mundumala Fazor Ali Degree College

References

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