Manpura Upazila
Manpura (Bengali: মনপুরা) is an Upazila of Bhola District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.[1]
Manpura মনপুরা | |
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Upazila | |
Manpura Location in Bangladesh | |
Coordinates: 22°17.9′N 90°58.8′E | |
Country | |
Division | Barisal Division |
District | Bhola District |
Government | |
• Honorable Parliament Member | Abdullah Al-Islam Jakob |
Area | |
• Total | 373.19 km2 (144.09 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 67,304 |
• Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Website | monpura |
Geography
Manpura is located at 22.2986°N 90.9792°E. It has 8,959 households and a total area of 373.19 km².
Demographics
According to the 2001 Bangladesh census, Manpura had a population of 67,304. Males constituted 51.63% of the population, and females 48.37%. The population aged 18 or over was 20,940. Manpura had an average literacy rate of 21.3% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 50.4%+.[2]
Administration
Manpura has 4 Unions, 22 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 33 villages.
Education
- Sakuchia Badiuzzaman Dakhil Madrasah
- Monpura Degree College
- Monoyara Begum mohila college
- Abdullah al Islam Jakob College
- Monpura Girls' Secondary School
- Hazir Hat Girls School
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See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
References
- Zakir Hussain (2012). "Manpura 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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