Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh 3.66

Mohammadpur (Bengali: মোহাম্মদপুর) is a thana of Dhaka District in the division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Though initially Mohammadpur had grown as a residential area, nowadays many commercial places can be found here. Post code of Mohammadpur is 1207.

History
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Unlike some parts of Dhaka city, most parts of Mohammadpur was planned in the 1950s. Therefore, it has relatively broad streets and avenues. Saat Masjid, a prominent archaeological structure of Bangladesh, is here. A renowned mosque of Dhaka city called Shia Masjid is also here.

Geography
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Mohammadpur is at 23.7542°N 90.3625°E. It has 57551 units of households and area 11.65 km².

Mohammadpur is connected to Sadar Ghat and Gabtali by the city protection dam. Mohammadpur borders Shyamoli and Adabor Thana on the north, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar on the east and Dhanmondi and Hazaribagh thanas on the south.


Demographics
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As of 1991 Bangladesh census, Mohammadpur has a population of 316,203. Males constitute 55.02% of the population, and females 44.98%. This upazila's population over 18 years of age is 185,413. Mohammadpur has an average literacy rate of 56.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1] Mostly middle-class people live here.

A 2011 census shows that Mohammadpur has a population of 355,843, 55.17% male and 44.83% female

Residential blocks
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One of the largest apartment blocks[citation needed] in the capital, Japan Garden City is in this neighborhood. Besides, PC Culture Housing Society, Mohammadia Housing Society, Baitul Aman Housing Society, Chad Miah Housing, Probal Housing and a number of residential areas have grown. This has resulted in a real estate construction boom accompanied with markets and shopping complexes.

Shopping markets
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One of the large[clarification needed] markets of Bangladesh, Krishi Market, is where one can find vegetables, fruits, household things, and other commodities. Town Hall Market is by the side of Asad Gate.

Transportation
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BRTC, Mega City, Raja City, Rajdhani Express, Rangdhonu, Oneline, ATCL, Moitri, Torongo, Torongo Plus, Midway, Malancha, Arch Paribahan, 13 No. and some other bus transportation companies have facilitated the communication system of the inhabitants of this area.

Education
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Schools & Colleges
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** Govt.Graphic Arts Institute
** Mohammadpur Government High School
** Mohammadpur Girls' High School
** Mohammadpur Preparatory Higher Secondary School
** St. Joseph Higher Secondary School
** St Francis Xavier's Green Herald International School
** Dhaka Residential Model College
** Mohammadpur Central University College
** Alhaj Mokbul Hossain Bisshobiddalay College

Universities
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** Bangladesh University
** The People's University of Bangladesh