Ukhia Upazila
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| Ukhia উখিয়া | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Ukhia | |
| Coordinates: 21°17′N 92°6′E / 21.283°N 92.100°ECoordinates: 21°17′N 92°6′E / 21.283°N 92.100°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Cox's Bazar District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 261.8 km2 (101.1 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 121,514 |
| • Density | 464/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | 's bazar/Ukhia.gif Official Map of Ukhia |
Ukhia (Bengali: উখিয়া) is an Upazila of Cox's Bazar District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Geography
Ukhia is located at 21°17′00″N 92°06′00″E / 21.2833°N 92.1000°E . It has 19189 units of house hold and total area 261.8 km².
Important Educational Institutions
High Schools: Palong Model High School, Ukhiy High School
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Ukhia has a population of 121514. Males constitute 51.45% of the population, and females 48.55%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 51749. Ukhia has an average literacy rate of 16.8% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative
Ukhia has 5 Unions/Wards, 13 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 54 villages.
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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