Chaugachha Upazila
| Chaugachha Chowgacha | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Chaugachha Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 23°16′N 89°1.5′E / 23.267°N 89.0250°ECoordinates: 23°16′N 89°1.5′E / 23.267°N 89.0250°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna Division |
| District | Jessore District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 269.31 km2 (103.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 231,370 |
| • Density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Chowgacha |
Chowgacha (Bengali: চৌগাছা) is an Upazila of Jessore District[1] in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.
History
There is a long history behind Chowgacha. It is named after the four banyan tree beside the Chowgacha.
Geography
Chowgacha is located at 23°16′00″N 89°01′30″E / 23.2667°N 89.0250°E . The main city is on the bank of the river Kopothakho River. It has a total area of 269.31 km².
Demographics
As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Chowgacha Upazila had a population of 231,370. In 1991, males constituted 51.6% of the population, and females 48.4%; 91,297 of the population were aged 18 or over. Chowgacha had an average literacy rate of 25.5% (7+ years), against the national average of 32.4% literate.[2]
Points of interest
Nilkuthi, Muktinagar, Bergobindopur baor.
Administration
Chowgacha has 11 Unions/Wards, 149 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 166 villages.
Notable residents
- Shaheed Mashiur Rahman (Lawyer, Politician, Martyr in the War of Liberation)[3]
- Prof. Md. Borak Ali (Educationist)
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Abdul Jalil (2012), "Chaugachha 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.
- ↑ Hossain, Abu Md. Delwar (2012). "Rahman, Mashiur". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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