Faridganj Upazila
Faridganj
ফরিদগঞ্জ | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Chandpur District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 231.54 km2 (89.40 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 348,281 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | Official Map of Faridganj |
Faridganj (Bengali: ফরিদগঞ্জ) is an Upazila of Chandpur District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Geography
Faridganj is located at 23°07′30″N 90°44′55″E / 23.1250°N 90.7486°E . It has 62,331 households and a total area of 231.54 km². It is the second largest upazila of Chandpur District.
Demographics
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Faridganj had a population of 348,281. Males constituted 49.69% of the population, and females 50.31%. The population aged 18 or over was 160,438. Faridganj had an average literacy rate of 41.2% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 32.4%.[1]
Administration
Faridganj has 16 Unions/Wards, 178 Mauzas/Mahallas, 175 villages and 29 village markets.
Infrastructure
This upazila is well connected with other surrounding areas by roads and highway.[citation needed]
Education
According to Banglapedia, Chandra Imam Ali High School and College, the high school of which was founded in 1918, is a notable secondary school.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
- ^ Musammat Rahima (2012). "Faridganj Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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