Chaugachha Upazila

Chaugachha
চৌগাছা
Upazila
Chaugachha

Location in Bangladesh

Coordinates: 23°16′N 89°1.5′E / 23.267°N 89.0250°ECoordinates: 23°16′N 89°1.5′E / 23.267°N 89.0250°E
Country  Bangladesh
Division Khulna Division
District Jessore District
Area
 • Total 269.31 km2 (103.98 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 231,370
 • Density 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zone BST (UTC+6)
Website Official Map of Chowgacha

Chaugachha (Bengali: চৌগাছা) is an Upazila of Jessore District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.

Geography

Chaugachha is located at 23°16′00″N 89°01′30″E / 23.2667°N 89.0250°E . The main city is on the bank of the river Kopothakho River. It has a total area of 269.31 km².

Demographics

As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Chaugachha Upazila had a population of 231,370. In 1991, males constituted 51.6% of the population, and females 48.4%; this Upazila's eighteen-up population was 91,297. Chaugachha has an average literacy rate of 25.5% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]

Administrative

Chaugachha has 11 Unions/Wards, 149 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 166 villages.

Notable Natives and Residents

History

There is a long history behind Chaugachha. It is named after the four banyan tree beside the Chaugachha.

Historical places

Nilkuthi, Muktinagar, Bergobindopur baor.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.