Mohammadpur Upazila
| Mohammadpur মহম্মদপুর (মাগুরা) | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Mohammadpur Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 23°24.3′N 89°36.3′E / 23.4050°N 89.6050°ECoordinates: 23°24.3′N 89°36.3′E / 23.4050°N 89.6050°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna Division |
| District | Magura District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 234.29 km2 (90.46 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 160,340 |
| • Density | 684/km2 (1,770/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Mohammadpur |
Mohammadpur (Bengali: মোহাম্মদপুর (মাগুরা)) is an Upazila of Magura District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.
Geography
Mohammadpur is located at 23°24′15″N 89°36′15″E / 23.4042°N 89.6042°E. It has 28158 households and a total area of 234.29 km². The River Naboganga flows through the Upazila. It was reported in a newspaper that coal has been found in the river bed after extracting sand.
Demographics
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Mohammadpur had a population of 160,340. Males constituted 50.58% of the population, and females 49.42%. The population aged 18 or over was 76,748. Mohammadpur had an average literacy rate of 25.8% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 32.4%.[1] Mohammadpur stands near the bank of Modhumoti river. The Modhumoti river divided Mohammadpur from Dhaka division. The river has a great effect on the climate and the lifestyle of Mohammadpur Upozila.
Administration
Mohammadpur has 8 Unions/Wards, 131 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 182 villages.
See also
References
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
| ||||||||
