Elenga
| Elenga এলেঙ্গা | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Elenga | |
| Coordinates: 24°20′19″N 89°55′19″E / 24.33861°N 89.92194°ECoordinates: 24°20′19″N 89°55′19″E / 24.33861°N 89.92194°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka Division |
| District | Tangail District |
| Upazila | Kalihati Upazila |
| Incorporated | 2011 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Md Shafi Khan |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 23.24 km2 (8.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 55,000 |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Postal code | 1974 |
| Area code(s) | 9227 |
| Website |
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Elenga (Bengali: এলেঙ্গা) is a town in Kalihati Upazila of Tangail District, Bangladesh. The town is situated 10 km away from Tangail city and 105 km northwest of Dhaka city, the capital.[2][3]
Geography
According to geographical area Elenga Municipality is situated 10 km north-east from Tangail District head quarter. There is a river called Lowhajong is following near west side of Elenga Municipality.
Demographics
The total population of Elenga Municipality is 55000. Man: 26,950 Woman: 28050 Total voter number: 27,329 Man voter: 13,329 Woman voter: 14,000 [2]
Points of interest
- Elenga Resort
- Elenga Old Landlord House[4]
- Fultala Ashrafia Jame Mosque [4]
- Bismilla Horti Culture, Fultala
Administration
| Ward No. | Region Name |
|---|---|
| 01 | Deoliabari,Bhabla,Sherpur |
| 02 | Chandra Patal,Rouha,Hakimpur,Rajabari |
| 03 | Fultala,Bhangabari,Mirpur |
| 04 | Kurighuria, Hayatpur, Hijuli, Chakrahnathpur, Pathailkandi |
| 05 | Bashi |
| 06 | Moshajan, Baniabari, Elenga, Maheshpur |
| 07 | Masinda, Chechua, Chinamura |
| 08 | Saruppur, Hinnaipara, Pouli |
| 09 | Mahela |
Shafi Khan is playing role as a mayor of Elenga Municipality. He was elected the mayor of Elenga Municipality on 28 March in 2013 in municipality election.[6]
Education
The education system of Elenga Municipality is more advanced. For doing study here there is primary schools, high schools, higher secondary school and for technical study there is also institutions.
Notable residents
- Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya - Specialist in economy , Research fellow of CPD
- Manna - Famous Actor, Producer
- Shamsunnahar, Distinguished social worker, Baniabari
References
- ↑ "Mayor". Kalihati Upazila (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- 1 2 3 4 "Elenga Municipality at a Glance". Kalihati Upazila (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
- ↑ "Steps taken to convert Joydebpur-Elenga road a 4-lane highway". The News Today Bangladesh. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- 1 2 Nath, Shymal Chandra (2012). "Kalihati Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ↑ "Wards". Kalihati Upazila (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
- ↑ "Shafi Khan Elenga mayor". The Daily Star. 29 March 2013. Retrieved 2016-03-16.