Mohisbathan
# Mohisbathan

Mohisbathan (Mahis Bāthān)(Bengali: মহিষবাথান) is a Mahalla in Rajshahi Division, under Rajpara Thana in Bangladesh.

Mohisbathan is also known as Mahis Bathan, Mahis Bāthān, Mahishbathan. West Mohisbathan, North Mohisbathan. East Mohisbathan.

It includes developing areas with improved communication, electricity, gas, water supply, sewerage and sanitation with comparatively higher population density. The majority of the population is engaged in non-agricultural professions.

## History

Mohisbathan is an old residential area.

## Geography

The area is situated on the South-West side of the Rajpara Thana, with a single ward number of 5. It is 4 km away from the thana headquarters.

## Economy

Most residents are businessmen, public employees, professors and engineers.

## Education

The area features high schools, primary schools, kindergartens and a high madrasa.

## Facilities

The area has its own post office and central marketplace. Modern medical facilities are available, along with doctors in private practice.

## Transport

The main transpor modes are tricycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws.

## Culture

Cultural activities include tournaments in football, cricket and badminton, as well as observation of Bangladeshi cultural and national festivals.

## Demographics

The Mahalla is thickly populated, with the majority being Muslims. The rest largely consist of Hindus, with a few Christians and a small number of people of other faiths. People of various social classes live here. The literacy rate is 88.9%.

