Bholahat Upazila
| Bholahat ভোলাহাট | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Bholahat Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 24°56.3′N 88°12.2′E / 24.9383°N 88.2033°ECoordinates: 24°56.3′N 88°12.2′E / 24.9383°N 88.2033°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Chapai Nawabganj District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 123.52 km2 (47.69 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | More than 2 Lac |
| • Density | 571/km2 (1,480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Bholahat |
Bholahat (Bengali: ভোলাহাট) is an Upazila of Nawabganj District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Geography
Bholahat is located at 24°56′20″N 88°12′10″E / 24.9389°N 88.2028°E. It has 119,257 households and a total area of 123.52 km². The Indian border is surrounded on 3 sides by this upazila. Mahananda river, Bil Vatia and Mango garden divide this upazila from India.
Demographics
According to the 2001 Bangladesh census, Bholahat had a population of 92149. Males constituted 50.58% of the population, and females 49.42%. There were 19,257 households. Bholahat had an average literacy rate of 39.22%, comprising a male literacy rate of 39.71% and female literacy rate of 38.74%.
Administration
Bholahat has 4 Unions/Wards, 45 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 91 villages.
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