Agailjhara Upazila


Agailjhara is an Upazila of the Barisal District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh, covering 155.47 km². It is located between 22°54' and 23°03' north and between 90°03' and 90°13' east. It is bordered by Gaurnadi Upazila to the northeast, Wazirpur Upazila to the south, and Kotalipara Upazila to the west.

Demographics

According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Agailjhara had a population of 147,343, distributed among 30,560 households. 50.93% of the population was male, and 49.07% was female. There were 76,524 people aged 18 or over. Agailjhara had an average literacy rate of 42.4%, compared to the national average of 32.4%.
In the 2001 Bangladesh census, Agailjhara had a total population of 155,661, with males accounting for 50.23% of the community, while 49.76% were women.
Islam is considered the predominant religion with 82,995 people identifying as Muslims. Other prevalent religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, with 53 people worshipping other faiths.

Administration

Agailjhara formed as a thana on 16th June 1981 and became an Upazila on 7th November 1983. It consists of five unions or wards: Goila Union, Rajihar Union, Bagda Union, Bakal Union, and Rotnopur Union. It contains 84 Mauzas/Mahallas and 95 villages, including Ashkar.

Education

Agailjhara is home to many notable schools, including Shaheed Abdur Rob Serniabat Degree College, Askar Kalibari Secondary School and College, Goila High School, and B. H. P. Academy.

Secondary Schools

List of secondary schools in Agailjhara Upazila: