Palashbari Upazila


Palashbari is an Upazila of Gaibandha District in the Division of Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.

Geography

Palashbari Upazila is located at. It has 41586 households and total area 190.67 km².

Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Palashbari Upazila has a population of 210806. Males constitute 50.54% of the population, and females 49.46%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 102892. Palashbari Upazila has an average literacy rate of 26.4%, and the national average of 32.4% literate.

Administration

Name of Upazila Chairman A K M Mokshed Chowdhury Biddut.
Palashbari Upazila has 9 Unions/Wards, 161 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 160 villages.

Education

According to Banglapedia, Palashbari S.M. Pilot High School, founded in 1911, is a notable secondary school.