Dighalia Upazila
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| Dighalia দিঘলিয়া | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Dighalia | |
| Coordinates: 22°54.5′N 89°32′E / 22.9083°N 89.533°ECoordinates: 22°54.5′N 89°32′E / 22.9083°N 89.533°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna Division |
| District | Khulna District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 77.16 km2 (29.79 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 107,840 |
| • Density | 1,398/km2 (3,620/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Dighalia |
Dighalia (Bengali: দিঘলিয়া) is an Upazila of Khulna District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.
Geography
Dighalia is located at 22°54′30″N 89°32′00″E / 22.9083°N 89.5333°E . It has 20768 units of house hold and total area 77.16 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Dighalia has a population of 107840. Males constitute 53% of the population, and females 47%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 56104. Dighalia has an average literacy rate of 39.4% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative
Dighalia has 6 Unions, 30 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 41 villages. They are: 1. Dighalia 2. Senhati 3. Barakpur 4. Gazirhat 5. Aaronghata 6. Jugipole
the Upazilla headquarter is situated in Dighalia union.
See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
References
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
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