Rajshahi Division
division of Bangladesh
Rajshahi Division is one of the six administrative divisions of Bangladesh. It has a population of almost 30 million and area of about 34,513 km2.[1] Rajshahi division consists of 16 districts, 128 Upazilas and 1,092 Unions (the lowest administrative tier). It has an excellent rail and roads. The divisional city Rajshahi is only four hours road journey away from Dhaka, the capital city.
Rajshahi Division
রাজশাহী বিভাগ | |
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 Map of Rajshahi Division | |
| Coordinates: 25°00′N 89°00′E / 25.000°N 89.000°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18,174.4 km2 (7,017.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 18,329,000 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Location
changeRajshahi division is in the north western corner of Bangladesh. The famous river Padma borders Rajshahi division on the south and another famous river, Jamuna, lies across the eastern border. In the north and west, Rajshahi division shares a border with India.
References
change- ↑ "A profile of Rajshahi Division". Archived from the original on 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
