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Kushtia Sadar Upazila

Coordinates: 23°54′N 89°8′E / 23.900°N 89.133°E / 23.900; 89.133
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Kushtia Sadar
কুষ্টিয়া সদর
Upazila
Dome of Central Mosque, Islamic University
Dome of Central Mosque, Islamic University
Location of Kushtia Sadar
Coordinates: 23°54′N 89°8′E / 23.900°N 89.133°E / 23.900; 89.133
Country Bangladesh
DivisionKhulna
DistrictKushtia
HeadquartersKushtia
Area
 • Total
318.22 km2 (122.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
560,963
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
7000[2]
Area code071[3]
WebsiteOfficial Map of Kushtia Sadar

Kushtia Sadar (Bengali: কুষ্টিয়া সদর) is a sub-district of Kushtia District in Khulna, Bangladesh.[4] Kushtia Sadar Thana was formed in 1823 and it was turned into an upazila in 1983.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop. (000) ±%
1981 304—    
1991 369+21.4%
2001 424+14.9%
2011 502+18.4%
2022561+11.8%
Source:
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[5]
Religions in Kushtia Sadar Upazila (2022)[6]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 96.19%
Hinduism
 
 3.78%
Other or not stated
 
 0.03%

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Kushtia Sadar upazila had 120,087 households and a population of 502,255. 94,744 (18.86%) were under 10 years of age. Kushtia Sadar had a literacy rate of 53.9%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. 108,423 (21.59%) of the population lived in urban areas.[5][7]

Arts and culture

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International artists have come together at Smaran Matshya Beej Khamar to participate in the annual CRACK International Art Camp since 2007.[8]

7th National Debate Federation program (NDF) was held in Kushtia Medical College in 2019.

Administration

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Kushtia Sadar Upazila is divided into Kushtia Municipality and 14 union parishads: Abdulpur, Ailchara, Alampur, Barakhada, Battail, Gosind Durgapur, Harinarayanpur, Hatas Haripur, Jiarakhi, Jhaudia, Mazampur, Monohardia, Patikabari, and Uzangram. The union parishads are subdivided into 122 mauzas and 176 villages and Kushtia Model Thana also is part of local administration as well.[5]

Kushtia Municipality was formed in 1969. The Municipality is subdivided into 21 wards and 36 mahallas.[5]

N704 at Chourhas more, Kushtia.

Education

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  • Islamic University, Kushtia
  • Kushtia Medical College
  • Kushtia Zilla School
  • Harinarayanpur M. L High School
  • Kuatul Islam Kamil Madrasah
  • Kushtia Government Technical School and College
  • Technical Training Center, Kushtia
  • Goswami Durgapur High School
  • Kaburhat High School
  • Kushtia Government College
  • Kushtia Islamia College
  • Ail Chara Secondary School
  • Khorda ail Chara High School
  • Khejurtola Patikabari High School
  • Kushtia Govt. Central College
  • Chand Sultana Secondary Girls' School
  • Kushtia Government Girls' School

See also

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References

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  1. ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 400. 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. ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba. 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Kushtia Sadar 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 20 July 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Kushtia" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  6. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Kushtia (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-224-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  7. ^ "Community Tables: Kushtia district" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011. p. 103. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  8. ^ "Crack art camp kicks off in Kushtia". Daily Sun (Bangladesh). Dhaka. December 26, 2016. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2017.


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