Akkelpur Upazila
| Akkelpur আক্কেলপুর | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Akkelpur Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 24°58.5′N 89°1.2′E / 24.9750°N 89.0200°ECoordinates: 24°58.5′N 89°1.2′E / 24.9750°N 89.0200°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Joypurhat District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 139.47 km2 (53.85 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 126,046 |
| • Density | 904/km2 (2,340/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Akkelpur |
Akkelpur (Bengali: আক্কেলপুর) is an Upazila of Joypurhat District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Geography
Akkelpur is located at 24°58′30″N 89°01′15″E / 24.9750°N 89.0208°E, with a total area of 139.47 km². It is the smallest Upozila in Joypurhat Zila.
Demographics
At the 1991 Bangladesh census, Akkelpur had a population of 126,046, in 24,475 households. Males constituted 52.9% of the population, and females 47.1%. The population aged 18 or older was 68,033. Akkelpur had an average literacy rate of 34% (7+ years), against the national average of 32.4%.[1]
Administrative
Akkelpur has 5 Unions/Wards, 116 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 158 villages.
Union Council Parishads include Raikali, Tilakpur.
See also
References
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
External links
- Shanaz Parveen (2006). "Akkelpur Upazila". In Sirajul Islam. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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