Narail District () is a district in south-western Bangladesh. It is a part of Khulna Division.
As 'B' Category district 'NARAIL' has privatly own smart app management system as Narail District Social Security Reporting Narail DSSR. Where people of Narail District can make complaints, report against society's corruptions , extortions, roberry, online gambling or anti-social activities, those reports will automatically proceed to the relevant law enforcement authorities in real time.
History
Narail town was named after a feudal lord (a zamindar). The zamindars established a market at Roopgonj, also named after a zamindar. They established a post office for the first time in the district during British Raj near Rotongonj, named after yet another member of the zamindar's family. They modernized Narail and promoted culture, sports, and education.
The large playing field, Kuriddobe, was a gift for the town by the zamindar's family. They introduced a football competition, with a shield given to the champions, a cup for the runners-up, and medals for all players from the early twentieth century.
One of the zamindars moved away from Narail, settled in Hatbaria, and established another large manor (Jomidarbaari).
Geography
Narail District has an area of . It is located to the south of Magura District, north of Khulna District, with the Faridpur District and Gopalganj District on the east, and Jessore District to the west.
Its average temperature ranges between and has a yearly rainfall of .
Through the district flow the Madhumati, Nabaganga, Bhairab, and Chitra rivers. There are many beels and haors, the most noted of which is Chachuri Beel.
Land area:
- Cultivable area:
- Fallow land:
- Forest area: 10 acres
- Area irrigated:
- River area:
thumb|Chitra River, Narail
Administration
thumb|Narail District upazila geocode map
Narail District was established in 1984. It is divided into three upazilas:
- Narail Sadar Upazila
- Kalia Upazila
- Lohagara Upazila
The upazilas are further divided into Narail Sadar and Kalia municipalities, and 39 union parishads. These are subdivided into 18 wards, 43 mahallas, 445 mouzas, and 651 villages.
Demographics
According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Narail District had 195,660 households and a population of 788,671 with an average 3.98 people per household. Among the population, 148,027 (18.77%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 815 people per km<sup>2</sup>. Narail District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 74.66%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1056 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 22.14% of the population lived in urban areas. Ethnic population was 8,278 (1.05%), of which half are Malo.