Gournadi (Bengali: গৌরনদী) is an administrative unit of Barishal District in the Division of Barishal, Bangladesh.[1] Many popular persons born and in this region.Some important persons who fought for our independence which we have achieved in 16 December 1971.
Gournadi
গৌরনদী | |
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Upazila | |
From top: Kasba Masjid, Mahilara Sarkar Math and Kamalapur Masjid Skyline of Gournadi, Bangladesh | |
![]() ![]() Gournadi Location in Bangladesh | |
Coordinates: 22°58.4′N 90°13.8′E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Barisal Division |
District | Barisal District |
Area | |
• Total | 144.18 km2 (55.67 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 180,219 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Website | gournadi |
Gournadi is located at 22.9736°N 90.2306°E / 22.9736; 90.2306. It has 37,047 households and a total area of 144.18 km2.
According to the 2001 Bangladesh census, Gournadi had a population of 180,219. Males constituted 51.03% of the population, and females 48.97%. Gournadi had an average literacy rate of 59.4% (7+ years).[2]
Gournadi Upazila is divided into Gournadi Municipality and seven union parishads: Barthi, Batajore, Chandshi, Khanjapur, Mahilara, Nalchira, and Sarikal. The union parishads are subdivided into 108 mauzas and 109 villages.[3]
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Capital: Barisal | ||
Barguna District |
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Barisal District |
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Bhola District |
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Jhalokati District | ||
Patuakhali District | ||
Pirojpur District |
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