Baghaichhari Upazila
Bagaichhari
বাঘাইছড়ি | |
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Rangamati District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,931.28 km2 (745.67 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 57,380 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | Official Map of Bagaichhari |
Bagaichhari (Template:Lang-bn) is an Upazila of Rangamati District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1]
Geography
Bagaichhari is located at 23°09′00″N 92°11′30″E / 23.1500°N 92.1917°E . It has 10, 471 households and a total area of 1931.28 km².
Demographics
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Bagaichhari had a population of 57, 380. Males constituted 53.61% of the population, and females 46.39%. The population aged 18 or over was 29, 181. Bagaichhari had an average literacy rate of 35.7% (7+ years), against the national average of 32.4%.[2]
Administration
Bagaichhari has 1 Prowrashava, 7 Unions/Wards, 21 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 178 villages. The 7 Unions are:
- Baghaichari
- Bangaltali
- Khedarmara
- Marishya
- Rupakari
- Sajek
- Sarbotali
See also
References
- ^ Rintu Talukder (2012), "Baghaichhari Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
- ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
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