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For the devastating tropical cyclone, see 1970 Bhola cyclone.
Coordinates: 22°41′25″N 90°39′09″E / 22.6903°N 90.6525°E
| Bhola District | |
  Bhola
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| Division name | Barisal Division |
| Coordinates | 22°41′25″N 90°39′09″E / 22.6903°N 90.6525°E |
| Area | 3403.48 km² |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Population (1991[update]) - Density - Literacy rate |
1676600 - 492.61/km² - 29.47% |
| Website: Banglapedia Article | |
| Maplink: Official Map of Bhola District | |
Bhola (Bengali: ভোলা) is a district in south-western Bangladesh. It is located in the Barisal Division. It is also the largest offshore island region in Bangladesh, with an area of 3403.48 km². It is bounded by Lakshmipur and Barisal districts to the north, Bay of Bengal to the south, Lakshmipur and Noakhali districts, Meghna (lower) river and Shahbazpur Channel to the east, Patuakhali district and Tentulia river to the west.[1]
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Subdistricts
Bhola district comprises the following upazilas:
- Bhola Sadar Upazila
- Burhanuddin Upazila
- Char Fasson Upazila
- Daulatkhan Upazila
- Lalmohan Upazila
- Manpura Upazila
- Tazumuddin Upazila
Places of interest
- Bhola Shishu Park
- Charfashion College
- Dhaligour Nagar High School
- Bhola Bus Stand
Religion
Muslim: 98.5%, Hindu: 1.2%, other: 1.3.
See also
Notes
- ^ http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/B_0489.htm Bhola district in Banglapedia, Retrieved on 07-08-2008.
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