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'''Barisal Division'''  area 13295.55 sq km, located in between 21°48' and 22°29' north latitudes and in between 89°52' and 90°22' east longitudes. It is bounded by [[Gopalganj District|gopalganj]], [[Madaripur District|madaripur]] and [[Shariatpur District|shariatpur]] districts on the north, [[Bay of Bengal|bay of bengal]] on the south, [[Lakshmipur District|lakshmipur]] and [[Noakhali District|noakhali]] districts on the east, [[Bagerhat District|bagerhat]] district on the west.
'''Barisal Division'''  area 13225.20 sq km, located in between 21°48' and 22°29' north latitudes and in between 89°52' and 90°22' east longitudes. It is bounded by [[Gopalganj District|gopalganj]], [[Madaripur District|madaripur]] and [[Shariatpur District|shariatpur]] districts on the north, [[Bay of Bengal|bay of bengal]] on the south, [[Lakshmipur District|lakshmipur]] and [[Noakhali District|noakhali]] districts on the east, [[Bagerhat District|bagerhat]] district on the west.


''Population'' Total 8173818; male 4159210, female 4014608; Muslim 7338089, Hindu 816051, Buddhist 14348, Christian 3492 and others 1738.
''Population'' Total 8325666; male 4089508, female 4236158; Muslim 7338089, Hindu 816051, Buddhist 14348, Christian 3492 and others 1738 (Census 2001).


''Water bodies'' Bay of Bengal; main rivers: [[Tentulia River|tentulia]], [[Kirtankhola River|kirtankhola]], [[Bishkhali River|bishkhali]], Kaliganga, Haringhata, [[Burishwar River|burishwar]], Agunmukha, Galachipa, Baleshwari, Jainty, Amtali, [[Meghna River|meghna]] and Shahbazpur Channel.
''Water bodies'' Bay of Bengal; main rivers: [[Tentulia River|tentulia]], [[Kirtankhola River|kirtankhola]], [[Bishkhali River|bishkhali]], Kaliganga, Haringhata, [[Burishwar River|burishwar]], Agunmukha, Galachipa, Baleshwari, Jainty, Amtali, [[Meghna River|meghna]] and Shahbazpur Channel.
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| Urban || Rural
| Urban || Rural
|-
|-
|
| 13225.20 || 1 || 6 || 41 || 24 || 349 || 216 || 413099 || 6963723 || 630 || 56.8
13644.85
|
1
|
6
|
39
|
22
|
333
|
219
|
7010943
|
1162775
|
3983
|
55.09
|}
|}
{| class="table table-hovel table-bordered"
{| class="table table-hovel table-bordered"
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Literacy rate (%)
Literacy rate (%)
|-
|-
|
| Patuakhali || 3221.31 || 8 || 5 || 45 || 82 || 71 || 571 || 878 || 1535854 || 477 || 54.1
Patuakhali
|
3220.15
|
7
|
3
|
27
|
62
|
67
|
571
|
865
|
1460781
|
454
|
51.65
|-
|-
|
| Pirojpur || 1277.80 || 7 || 3 || 27 || 55 || 51 || 391 || 648 || 1113257 || 871 || 64.9
Pirojpur
|
1307.61
|
6
|
3
|
27
|
55
|
51
|
399
|
645
|
1111068
|
850
|
64.30
|-
|-
|
| Jhalokati || 706.76 || 4 || 2 || 18 || 68 || 32 || 396 || 455 || 682669 || 966 || 66.7
Jhalokati
|
758.06
|
4
|
2
|
18
|
68
|
31
|
400
|
452
|
694231
|
916
|
65.40
|-
|-
|
| Barguna || 1831.31 || 5 || 4 || 36 || 50 || 42 || 259 || 563 || 892781 || 488 || 57.6
Barguna
|
1831.31
|
5
|
4
|
36
|
51
|
38
|
257
|
560
|
848554
|
463
|
55.30
|-
|-
|
| Barisal || 2784.52 || 10 || 5 || 45 || 78 || 85 || 1042 || 1115 || 2324310 || 835 || 61.2
Barisal
|
2790.51
|
10
|
5
|
66
|
120
|
86
|
1147
|
1290
|
2355967
|
844
|
57.0
|-
|-
|
| Bhola || 3403.48 || 7 || 5 || 45 || 68 || 68 || 382 || 439 || 1776795 || 522 || 43.2
Bhola
|
3737.21
|
7
|
5
|
45
|
63
|
62
|
409
|
461
|
1703117
|
456
|
36.89
|}
|}
''Source''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
''Source''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
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''Religious institutions'' Mosque 16979, temple 2769, church 56, tomb 33, pagoda 22, math 5.
''Religious institutions'' Mosque 16979, temple 2769, church 56, tomb 33, pagoda 22, math 5.


''Literacy rate and educational institutions'' Average literacy 55.09%; male 56.47%, female 55.63%. Educational institutions: university 1, medical college 1, law college 3, teachers training college 4, college 80, polytechnic institute 3, nursing institute 1, secondary school 1051, primary school 4565, madrasa 1716. Noted educational institutions: Patuakhali Science and Technology University (2001), Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (1969), Barisal Polytechnic Institute (1962), Barisal Nursing Institute, BM College (1884), Barisal Cadet College (1981).
''Literacy rate and educational institutions'' Average literacy 56.8%; male 57.6%, female 55.9%. Educational institutions: university 1, medical college 1, law college 3, teachers training college 4, college 80, polytechnic institute 3, nursing institute 1, secondary school 1051, primary school 4565, madrasa 1716. Noted educational institutions: Patuakhali Science and Technology University (2001), Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (1969), Barisal Polytechnic Institute (1962), Barisal Nursing Institute, BM College (1884), Barisal Cadet College (1981).


''Main sources of income'' Agriculture 54.72%, non-agircultural labourer 4.97%, industry 0.74%, commerce 15.42%, transport and communication 2.35%, service 6.66%, construction 4.85%, religious service 0.51%, rent and remittance 1.00% and others 8.78%.
''Main sources of income'' Agriculture 54.72%, non-agircultural labourer 4.97%, industry 0.74%, commerce 15.42%, transport and communication 2.35%, service 6.66%, construction 4.85%, religious service 0.51%, rent and remittance 1.00% and others 8.78%.
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''Health centres'' Hospital 17, upazila health complex 45, health and family planning centre 203, union health center 165, diabetic hospital 1, clinic 150, satellite clinic 85.  [Rajib Mondal]
''Health centres'' Hospital 17, upazila health complex 45, health and family planning centre 203, union health center 165, diabetic hospital 1, clinic 150, satellite clinic 85.  [Rajib Mondal]


'''References'''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural Survey Report of Zilas and Upazilas of Barisal Division 2007.
'''References'''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001 and 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural Survey Report of Zilas and Upazilas of Barisal Division 2007.


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Latest revision as of 20:06, 13 October 2023

Barisal Division area 13225.20 sq km, located in between 21°48' and 22°29' north latitudes and in between 89°52' and 90°22' east longitudes. It is bounded by gopalganj, madaripur and shariatpur districts on the north, bay of bengal on the south, lakshmipur and noakhali districts on the east, bagerhat district on the west.

Population Total 8325666; male 4089508, female 4236158; Muslim 7338089, Hindu 816051, Buddhist 14348, Christian 3492 and others 1738 (Census 2001).

Water bodies Bay of Bengal; main rivers: tentulia, kirtankhola, bishkhali, Kaliganga, Haringhata, burishwar, Agunmukha, Galachipa, Baleshwari, Jainty, Amtali, meghna and Shahbazpur Channel.

Administration Barisal division was formed on 1 January 1993; Barisal municipality was established in 1957. Barisal City Corporation was formed comprising 30 Wards in 2000.

Division
Area
(sq km)		 City corporation District Upazila Paurasabha Union Ward Population Density
(per sq km)		 Literacy rate (%)
Urban Rural
13225.20 1 6 41 24 349 216 413099 6963723 630 56.8
Zila

Name of Zila

Area
(sq km)

Upazila

Municipality

Ward

Mohalla

Union

Mouza

Village

Population

Density
(per sq km)

Literacy rate (%)

Patuakhali 3221.31 8 5 45 82 71 571 878 1535854 477 54.1
Pirojpur 1277.80 7 3 27 55 51 391 648 1113257 871 64.9
Jhalokati 706.76 4 2 18 68 32 396 455 682669 966 66.7
Barguna 1831.31 5 4 36 50 42 259 563 892781 488 57.6
Barisal 2784.52 10 5 45 78 85 1042 1115 2324310 835 61.2
Bhola 3403.48 7 5 45 68 68 382 439 1776795 522 43.2

Source  Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

Religious institutions Mosque 16979, temple 2769, church 56, tomb 33, pagoda 22, math 5.

Literacy rate and educational institutions Average literacy 56.8%; male 57.6%, female 55.9%. Educational institutions: university 1, medical college 1, law college 3, teachers training college 4, college 80, polytechnic institute 3, nursing institute 1, secondary school 1051, primary school 4565, madrasa 1716. Noted educational institutions: Patuakhali Science and Technology University (2001), Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (1969), Barisal Polytechnic Institute (1962), Barisal Nursing Institute, BM College (1884), Barisal Cadet College (1981).

Main sources of income Agriculture 54.72%, non-agircultural labourer 4.97%, industry 0.74%, commerce 15.42%, transport and communication 2.35%, service 6.66%, construction 4.85%, religious service 0.51%, rent and remittance 1.00% and others 8.78%.

Health centres Hospital 17, upazila health complex 45, health and family planning centre 203, union health center 165, diabetic hospital 1, clinic 150, satellite clinic 85. [Rajib Mondal]

References Bangladesh Population Census 2001 and 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural Survey Report of Zilas and Upazilas of Barisal Division 2007.

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