Kushtia
Kushtia (Bengali: কুষ্টিয়া) is a city in the Khulna Division of southwestern Bangladesh. Kushtia is the second largest municipality in Bangladesh and the eleventh largest city in the country. The second largest city in Khulna division, Kushtia is one of the commercial cities.[5] It serves as the headquarters of Kushtia Sadar Upazila and Kushtia District.[3]
Kushtia কুষ্টিয়া | |
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from top: Kushtia city skyline, Porimol Tower, Lovely Tower, Tomb of Lalon, Tagore kuthibari, Hardinge Bridge | |
Kushtia Location in Bangladesh Kushtia Kushtia (Bangladesh) | |
| Coordinates: 23°54′36″N 89°07′23″E / 23.910125°N 89.123115°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna |
| District | Kushtia |
| Upazila | Kushtia Sadar |
| Municipality | 1 April 1869 [1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Kushtia Municipality |
| • Paura Mayor | Md. Anwar Ali [2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.00 km2 (25.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 221,804 |
| • Density | 3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 13th |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| Postal code | 7000[4] |
| National Dialing Code | +880 |
Demographics edit
According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Kushtia city had a population of 221,804.[7]: 388–394
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Kushtia city had 23,037 households and a population of 102,988. 15,788 (15.33%) were under 10 years of age. Kushtia had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 74.85%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1000 males.[6]
Education edit
Bheramara Pilot High School (1918), Dinmani Secondary School (1930), Kushtia Zilla School (1960), Kumarkhali M N High School and Mohini Mohan High School (1944) are notable secondary schools.[3][8]
Popular places edit
- Shelaidaha Kuthi Bari
- The shrine of Lalon Fakir
- A Mughal style mosque from Jhaudia
- Explore Jugia Tati Para
- Tagore lodge
- Mighty river Padma
- Gorai river beside the town
- A Christian Cemetery in town
- Kamrul Islam Siddiqui Park
- Hardinge Bridge
- Municipal Museum
- Lalon Shah Bridge
- Chapaigachi Beel
References edit
- ^ "History of Kushtia municipality". Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Mayor of Kushtia city's civic body". News24.com. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ a b c Bhuiyan, Md Abu Taher (2012). "Kushtia Sadar Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ Staff. "ZIP Code database of Bangladesh". Geopostcodes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2008.
- ^ "NGA GeoNames Database". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Population & Housing Census 2011 (Zila Series & Community Series)". bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report (PDF). Vol. 1. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023.
- ^ "Home". kumarkhalimnsecondaryschool.jessoreboard.gov.bd.
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