Harinarayanpur () is a village, Bazaar and the headquarters of Harinarayanpur Union, situated on the bank of the Kaliganga River in Kushtia District. The Harinarayanpur Hat is a growth center located in the Purba Abdalpur mouza.
Muhammad Mansuruddin initially identified Harinarayanpur as the birthplace of Lalon, though he later changed his opinion. It was once a center of the weaving industry.
Geography
Harinarayanpur is administratively located in Harinarayanpur Union under Islamic University Thana.
Mouza Area Mahalla/Village Harinarayanpur Shibpur Berbaradi Harinarayanpur Padmanagar Purba Abdalpur Purba Abdalpur
Harinarayanpur Bazar is located in the Harinarayanpur and Purba Abdalpur mouzas. It is bounded by Dhalnagar-Pratappur and Jangali mouzas to the east, Bilkarari and Lakshmipur mouzas to the west, Madhpur and Mrittikapara mouzas to the north, and Lakshmipur, Kittinagar and Purba Abdalpur mouzas to the south.
History
Harinarayanpur Shahi Mosque
Harinarayanpur Shahi Mosque is a mosque built during the Mughal period, named after Shah Shuja, the son of Emperor Shah Jahan. The mosque is small and rectangular in shape, with three domes. According to local tradition, Shah Shuja built the mosque while staying in Harinarayanpur during his conflict with Aurangzeb.
British India
During the period of British India, Harinarayanpur was under Bhadalia Thana. After the abolition of Bhadalia Thana, it came under Kushtia Thana. The Harinarayanpur Union Board was later formed centering the area.
On 7 June 1927, a private ferry ghat in Harinarayanpur and a private sub-ferry ghat in Padmanagar were nationalized.
Peasant movement
In December 1938, the first district conference of the Nadia District branch of the Bengal Provincial Krishak Sabha was held in Harinarayanpur. It was a significant event in the people's history of Nadia district.
Bangladesh Liberation War
During the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Pakistan Army established a camp in Harinarayanpur. The camp was used for killings and torture.
Post-independence period
After the establishment of Islamic University, Bangladesh in 1979, Kushtia Thana was divided and Islamic University Thana was formed. Since then, Harinarayanpur has remained under Islamic University Thana.
Demographics
According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Harinarayanpur had a total of 5,356 households and a population of 20,958. Of the population, 10,335 were male and 10,603 were female.
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Harinarayanpur had 4,634 households and a population of 18,996. Among them, 9,641 were male and 9,355 were female.
Mouza Mahalla/Village Population Households 2011 2022 2011 2022 Harinarayanpur Berbaradi 3,960 3,847 919 978 Harinarayanpur 4,227 5,898 1,044 1,497 Padmanagar 1,720 1,901 426 479 Shibpur 3,591 3,013 871 820 Purba Abdalpur Purba Abdalpur 5,498 6,299 1,374 1,582
Education
Educational institutions
Dwarkadas Agarowala Mohila College – a higher secondary educational institution. Harinarayanpur Multilateral High School (1891) Harinarayanpur Secondary Girls' School – an MPO-listed secondary girls' school established in 1973. It received recognition in 1980. Harinarayanpur Islamia Dakhil Madrasa – an MPO-listed dakhil madrasa. It was established in 1996 and received recognition in 2003. Harinarayanpur Government Primary School Harinarayanpur Girls' Government Primary School Padmanagar Government Primary School Berbaradi Government Primary School Shibpur Government Primary School Purba Abdalpur Government Primary School
Economy
Harinarayanpur has two markets that are officially leased by the government. These are Harinarayanpur Toha Hat and Harinarayanpur Cattle Hat.
Lease value of markets in Harinarayanpur in different years Year Notice date Government value (BDT) Source Toha Hat Cattle Hat 2025 884,676 63,247 2024 761,044 46,322 2023 - - 2022 - - 2021 688,412 37,895 2020 667,106 29,627 2019 641,737 27,684 2018 636,185 24,733 2017 609,033 22,807
Notable people
Upendranath Bhattacharya – Indian writer
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