Dighi Union (Bengali: দিঘী ইউনিয়ন) is union parishad under Manikganj Sadar Upazila of Manikganj District, Bangladesh.

Dighi Union
দিঘী ইউনিয়ন
Govt Debendra College Manikgonj
Govt Debendra College Manikgonj
Dighi Union is located in Bangladesh
Dighi Union
Dighi Union
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 23°52′20″N 89°57′57″E / 23.8721°N 89.9659°E / 23.8721; 89.9659
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka
DistrictManikganj District
UpazilaManikganj Sadar
Area
 • Total10.53 km2 (4.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total20,094
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Websitedighi%20union.govt.bd

Geography

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Dighi Union is located at 23°52′20″N 89°57′57″E / 23.8721°N 89.9659°E / 23.8721; 89.9659. It has a total area of 2,601 acres (10.53 km2).[1]

Demographics

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According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Dighi Union had 4,629 households and a population of 20,094.[1]

Economy

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There are total 4 Haats and Bazars. Besides 8 fairs (Mela) are held in Dighi Union. Tara Bazar, Dautia Bazar, BoT Tola Bazar(Bangla) are famous bazar in Dighi Union.

Administration

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Dighi Union has 26 rural, The Rural are - Muljan, Vatbaour, Dighi, Bagzan, Romonpur, Gulotia, Susunda, Dayotia, khagrakuri, Rohadoho, Kutai, Chamta, Notun bosti, Bot-tola 29 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 36 villages.

Road

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National Highway 5 Dhaka-Bangladesh Highway. N5 (Bangladesh)

River

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Kaliganga River

Institution

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Dighi Union has 2 College, 3 Secondary School, 7 Primary School, 1 Bank, 1 Union Health Center, 1 Protibondhi institute, 1 Electricity Institute, 1 Bus Station.

Education

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Among the educational institutions.

Higher secondary educational institutions

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Secondary educational institution

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Community Report: Manikganj" (PDF). Population & Housing Census 2011. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2017-06-18.