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Bhola
Location of Bhola in Bangladesh
Location of Bhola in Bangladesh
Country  Bangladesh
Division Barisal Division
Area
 • Total 3,403.48 km2 (1,314.09 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 Census)
 • Total 2,037,201
 • Density 598.5641/km2 (1,550.2739/sq mi)
Literacy rate
 • Total 43.2%
Time zone UTC+06:00 (BST)
Postal code
8300
HDI (2018) 0.586
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Website www.bhola.gov.bd

Bhola (Bengali: ভোলা) is a district located in the southwestern part of Bangladesh. It is part of the Barisal Division. Bhola is special because it is the largest island region in Bangladesh. It covers a large area of about 3403.48 square kilometers.

Bhola is surrounded by water and other districts. To the north, you'll find Lakshmipur and Barisal districts. The big Bay of Bengal is to its south. To the east, it borders Lakshmipur and Noakhali districts, along with the lower Meghna River and Shahbazpur Channel. On the west side, you'll see Patuakhali district and the Tentulia River.

What is Bhola District?

Bhola became a district in 1984. A district is like a big region or area within a country. It has its own local government and is important for managing the area. The main city or town in a district is often called its "seat."

Parts of Bhola District

Bhola district is divided into smaller areas called upazilas. Think of upazilas as smaller towns or subdistricts that make up the larger district. Each upazila has its own local administration.

Here are the upazilas that are part of Bhola district:

  • Bhola Sadar Upazila
  • Burhanuddin Upazila
  • Char Fasson Upazila
  • Daulatkhan Upazila
  • Lalmohan Upazila
  • Manpura Upazila
  • Tazumuddin Upazila

Fun Places to Visit

Bhola has some interesting spots you might like to explore:

  • Bhola Shishu Park: A park for children to play and have fun.
  • Charfashion College: An important educational place in the district.

More About Bangladesh

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