Betagi Upazila
Betagi বেতাগী | |
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Upazila | |
Betagi Location in Bangladesh | |
Coordinates: 22°25′N 90°10.1′E / 22.417°N 90.1683°ECoordinates: 22°25′N 90°10.1′E / 22.417°N 90.1683°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Barisal Division |
District | Barguna District |
Area | |
• Total | 167.75 km2 (64.77 sq mi) |
Population (1991) | |
• Total | 110,926 |
• Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
Website | Official Map of the Betagi Upazila |
Betagi (Bengali: বেতাগী) is an Upazila of Barguna District[1] in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.
Geography
Betagi is located at 22°25′00″N 90°10′05″E / 22.4167°N 90.1681°E . It has 22,156 households and a total area of 167.75 km².
Demographics
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Betagi had a population of 110,926. Males constitute 49.95% of the population, and females 50.05%. The population aged 18 or over was 57,885. Betagi had an average literacy rate of 47% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 32.4%.[2]
Administration
Betagi has 1 town council with 9 Wards, 7 Unions/Wards, 61 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 75 villages.
See also
References
- ↑ Saidul Islam Mantu (2012). "Betagi Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. 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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