Upendra Sorobor, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
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Upendra Sorobor is a rectangular shaped large pond
Upendra Sorobor (উপেন্দ্র সরোবর) is a rectangular shaped large pond that is located at the Nagarpur of Tagnail District. In English, the word ‘Sorobor’ means a lake. It was dug by the famous Zamindar of Nagarpur during 1381 of Bengali calendar, which is around 80 years from now. During that time the villagers needed to go far away from the home to collect water (for drinking and household works). To ease their water crisis, the generous Zamindar took initiative to dig this large water tank. This large pond has in total 12 ghats for taking baths. The Western side’s one is the biggest one and it has a false gate on there. It also has a medium sized Banyan tree on there. Lot of local visitors use to gather here during the afternoon and they use to sit under that tree. There are several ways to come at Nagarpur from Dhaka. You can take direct bus from Mohakhali that comes to Nagarpur. Another option can be, come to Pakutia first through the Saturia. You can get the bus of Saturia from Gabtoli Bas Terminal. The bus fare is 60 Taka per person or may subject to change. It will take around 90-120 minutes to reach at Saturia. From there using CNG driven vehicle, you can come to Pakutia. From Pakutia, you can take CNG driven vehicles to come at Nagarpur. From Nagarpur, you can have a rickshaw or have a walk to reach the Upendra Sorobor (উপেন্দ্র সরোবর). Its GPS coordinate is (24° 2’54.21″N, 89°52’9.23″E).
Address
Barangail - Ghior - Daulatpur - Tangail Road, Tangail 1936 Bangladesh
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 0:21
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