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Mundumala (Bengali: মুণ্ডুমালা) is a town and municipality in western Tanore Upazila, Rajshahi District, Bangladesh. The major village of Tanore is in Rajshahi Division.
Mundumala
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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 | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Rajshahi District |
| Upazila | Tanore Upazila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011 census)
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| • Total | 21,940 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
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.
There are no rivers in this municipality, but a large canal goes into it.
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.
The town is governed by Mundumala municipality. Wards of Mundumala municipality are:
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: