Mathbaria Upazila
Mathbaria
মঠবাড়িয়া | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Pirojpur District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 353.25 km2 (136.39 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 253,915 |
| • Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | Official Map of the Mathbaria Upazila |
Mathbaria (Template:Lang-bn) is an Upazila of Pirojpur District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.[1]
Geography
Mathbaria is located at 22°17′13″N 89°58′00″E / 22.2869°N 89.9667°E . It has 48,139 households and a total area of 353.25 km².
Demographics
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, the population of Mathbaria Upazila was 262,841. Males constituted 49.0% of the population, and females 51.0%. Mathbaria has an average literacy rate of 61.7% (7+ years), compared to the national average is 51.8%.[2]
Administration
Mathbaria has 11 Unions/Wards, 69 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 94 villages.
See also
References
- ^ Md Mizanur Rahman (2012). "Mathbaria Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ "Population and Housing Census, 2011." Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved July 29, 2013
| Upazilas/thanas |  | |
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| Upazilas of the Barisal Division | ||
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Capital: Barisal | ||
| Barguna District |  | |
| Barisal District | ||
| Bhola District | ||
| Jhalokati District | ||
| Patuakhali District | ||
| Pirojpur District | ||
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