Baro Bazar Union (Bengali: বারবাজার ইউনিয়ন) is a union parishad of Kaliganj Upazila, in Jhenaidah District, Khulna Division of Bangladesh.[1] The union has an area of 36.26 square kilometres (14.00 sq mi) and as of 2001 had a population of 24,483.[2] There are 11 villages and 6 mouzas in the union.
Baro Bazar Union
বারবাজার ইউনিয়ন | |
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  Baro Bazar Union | |
| Coordinates: 23°18′22″N 89°09′33″E / 23.3060°N 89.1593°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna |
| District | Jhenaidah |
| Upazila | Kaliganj |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.26 km2 (14.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 24,483 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | barabazarup |
Mohammadabad edit
Mohammadabad, an ancient city established in the 14th century Bengal Sultanate period, is located within this union. Around 15 archaeological sites are discovered in this three square kilometer area.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Baro Bazar Union". Bangladesh National Portal.
- ^ "Kaliganj Upazila (Jhenaidah District)". Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Mohammadabad: A 650-year-old city in Jhenaidah". The Daily Star. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
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