Betagi Upazila

Betagi
বেতাগী
Upazila
Bibi Chini Shahi Mosque, Betagi
Bibi Chini Shahi Mosque, Betagi
Location of Betagi
Coordinates: 22°25′N 90°10.1′E / 22.417°N 90.1683°E / 22.417; 90.1683
Country Bangladesh
DivisionBarisal Division
DistrictBarguna District
Area
 • Total
167.75 km2 (64.77 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
125,472
 • Density747.97/km2 (1,937.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
8740[2]
WebsiteOfficial Map of the Betagi Upazila

Betagi (Bengali: বেতাগী) is an upazila of Barguna District in Barisal Division, Bangladesh.[3]

Geography

Betagi is located at 22°25′00″N 90°10′05″E / 22.4167°N 90.1681°E / 22.4167; 90.1681. It has 22,156 households and a total area of 167.75  km2.

Demographics

Religions in Betagi Upazila (2022)[4]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 90.75%
Hinduism
 
 9.09%
Other or not stated
 
 0.16%

According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Betagi Upazila had 31,209 households and a population of 125,472. 8.22% of the population was under 5 years of age. Betagi had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 82.50%: 84.93% for males and 80.22% for females, and a sex ratio of 94.57 males for every 100 females. 15,828 (12.61%) lived in urban areas.[4]

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Betagi Upazila had a population of 117,145 living in 27,922 households. 25,857 (22.07%) were under 10 years of age. Betagi has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 60.1%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1067 females per 1000 males. 12,786 (10.91%) lived in urban areas.[5][6]

According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Betagi had a population of 110,926. Males constitute 49.95% of the population, and females 50.05%. The population aged 18 or over was 57,885. Betagi had an average literacy rate of 87% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 72.4%.[7]

Administration

UNO: Md. Saddam Hossen[8]

Betagi Upazila is divided into Betagi Municipality and seven union parishads: Betagi, Bibichini, Buramazumdar, Hosnabad, Kazirabad, Mokamia, and Sarishamuri. The union parishads are subdivided into 59 mauzas and 73 villages.[9]

Betagi Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 9 mahallas.[9]

Education

Primary schools

  • Masuakhali Government Primary School
  • Betagi Model Government Primary School
  • Jingabariya Government Primary School

High schools

  • Mokamia Secondary School
  • Betagi Government Pilot High School
  • Betagi Girls' School and College
  • Kaiyalghata Secondary School
  • Kaunia Emdadia Secondary School

Colleges

  • Betagi Government Degree College
  • Betagi Girls' School and College

Transport

Numerous rivers and canals force the inhabitants to use boats as one of the main transportation sources. People use launch for long-distance travel. Road communication has improved significantly over the last few decades. Although travel on bus for a long distance is not comfortable yet.

Economy

The economy mainly depends on farming. Although many people from Betagi Upazilla do non-farming jobs such as government employees, teachers, bankers, etc.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 395. ISBN 978-9844752016.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 21 October 2024.
  3. ^ Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Betagi Upazila". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  4. ^ a b Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Barguna (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-223-8.
  5. ^ "Community Report: Barguna" (PDF). Population & Housing Census 2011. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Bangladesh Population & Housing Census-2011, Zila Report: Barguna" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. p. 18.
  7. ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 27 March 2005. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  8. ^ উপজেলা নির্বাহী অফিসার. 26 August 2024. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026.
  9. ^ a b "District Statistics 2011: Barguna" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.


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