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 another member of the feudal lord family. They modernised Narail, and promoted culture, sports and education. The large playing field, Kuriddobe, was a gift of the feudal lord's family. They introduced football
competition, with a shield given to the champions, a cup to the runners-up, and medals to all players from the early twentieth century. One of the feudal lords moved away from Narail, settled in Hatbaria, and established another large manor (Jomidarbaari). Geography
Narail District has an area of 990.23 square kilometres (382.33 sq mi). 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 11.2C and 37.1C and has a yearly rainfall of 1467 mm. Through the district flow the Madhumati, Nabaganga, Bhairab, and Chitra rivers. There are many beels and baors, the most noted of which is Chachuri Beel. Land area:
Cultivable area: 176,504-acre (714 km2)
Fallow land: 25,090-acre (102 km2)
Forest area: 10 acres
Area irrigated: 36,208-acre (147 km2)
River area: 8,562-acre (35 km2)
