Dighinala Upazila
| Dighinala দীঘিনালা | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Dighinala Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 23°15.5′N 92°3.5′E / 23.2583°N 92.0583°ECoordinates: 23°15.5′N 92°3.5′E / 23.2583°N 92.0583°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Khagrachari District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 694.12 km2 (268.00 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 50,933 |
| • Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Dighinala |
Dighinala (Bengali: দীঘিনালা) is an Upazila of Khagrachari District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Geography
Dighinala is located at 23°15′30″N 92°03′30″E / 23.2583°N 92.0583°E . It has 11,227 households and a total area of 694.12 km².
Demographics
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Dighinala has a population of 50,933, of whom 26,408 were aged 18 or over. Males constituted 51.5% of the population, and females 48.5%. Dighinala had a literacy rate of 26.4% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 32.4%.[1]
Administration
Dighinala has 5 Unions/Wards, 22 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 140 villages.
See also
References
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
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