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Upazila in Khulna, Bangladesh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paikgacha (Bengali: পাইকগাছা) is an upazila of the Khulna District[4] in the division of Khulna, Bangladesh.It is an important centre of southern Khulna District.Paikgacha is the gateway of southern Khulna District [5]
Paikgacha
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna |
| District | Khulna |
| Government | |
| • Political Leader | Md. Rashiduzzaman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 411.19 km2 (158.76 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 286,209 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 9280[2] |
| Area code | 04027[3] |
| Website | paikgasa |
Paikgachha is located at 22.5889°N 89.3361°E. It has a total area of 411.19 km2.
| Religions in Paikgachha Upazila (2022)[6] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | Percent | |||
| Islam | 70.66% | |||
| Hinduism | 28.99% | |||
| Christianity | 0.35% | |||
As of the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Paikgachha upazila had 59,873 households and a population of 247,983. 45,976 (18.54%) were under 10 years of age. Paikgachha had an average literacy rate of 52.83%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1000 males. 16,017 (6.46%) of the population lived in urban areas.[7][8]
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Paikgachha has a population of 225,085. 51.14% of the population is male, and 48.86% female. 117,629 of its citizens are aged eighteen or older. Paikgachha has an average literacy rate of 32.6% for those aged 7 years or older compared with the national average of 32.4%.[9]
Paikgacha Upazila is divided into Paikgacha Municipality and ten union parishads: Chandkhali, Deluti, Godaipur, Goroikhali, Horidhali, Kopilmuni, Loskor, Lota, Raruli, and Soladana. The union parishads are subdivided into 149 mauzas and 212 villages.[10]
Paikgacha Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 5 mahallas.[10]
Paikgachha Bridge connects Paikgachha with Koyra Upazila successfully. The main route of transport to Paikgachha from other parts of the country is by bus.
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