Ulipukuri
Ulipukuri is a village of the Benghari Bonogram Union of Boda Upazila in the Panchagarh District of northern Bangladesh. This area is located in the Northern Region of Bangladesh, near its border with India. It is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) northeast of Boda Upazila town. The name "Ulipukuri" is Bengali for "Oli and the Pond", deriving from local Islamic studies called Oli and a pond.
The village occupies 4 square kilometres.
Amenities
A mosque and primary school were established nearly 100 years ago.
The centre village features a nearly 200-year-old mango tree. In winter, the snow-covered Himalayas can be seen from the village. The majority of residents are Muslims.
Demographics
The literacy rate in the village is low.
Economy
Rice and nuts are the main crops, while wheat, tea, and sugarcane are also produced.
Culture
The Youth club of this village organises a cultural programme on every Ramadan Eid day. All residents of village attend the function.
Transport
A bitumen road is under construction.
Education
A Bilateral high school, called Battali High School, is 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Ulipukuri. A government primary school operates there.
Sub-areas
- Danga Para
- Choto Fakir Para
- Boro Fakir Para
- Poshchim Para
- Ulipukuri
- Sontura
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