Sharsha Upazila
| Sarsha শার্শা | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Sarsha Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 23°4.5′N 88°52′E / 23.0750°N 88.867°ECoordinates: 23°4.5′N 88°52′E / 23.0750°N 88.867°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna Division |
| District | Jessore District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 336.34 km2 (129.86 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 258,789 |
| • Density | 769/km2 (1,990/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Sharsha |
Sharsha (Bengali: শার্শা) is an Upazila of Jessore District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.
Geography
Sharsha is located at 23°04′28″N 88°52′00″E / 23.0744°N 88.8667°E. It has 46,084 households and a total area of 336.34 km².
Demographics
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Sharsha had a population of 258,789. Males comprised 51.4% of the population, and females 48.6%. The population aged 18 or over was 126,532. Sharsha had an average literacy rate of 25.5% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 32.4%.[1]
Administration
Sharsha has 11 Unions/Wards, 135 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 172 villages.
See also
References
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
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