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
editMohammadabad, 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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