Gaibandha Sadar Upazila


Gaibandha Sadar is an Upazila of Gaibandha District in the Division of Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.

Geography

Gaibandha Sadar is located at. It has 68,483 households and a total area of 320.25 km².

Demographics

According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Gaibandha Sadar had a population of 359,226, of whom 172,249 were aged 18 or over. Males constituted 50.6% of the population, and females 49.4%. Gaibandha Sadar had an average literacy rate of 28.2%, against the national average of 32.4%.

Administration

Gaibandha Sadar has 1 municipality, 13 Unions, 150 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 127 villages.

Education

, founded in 1982 is a significant educational institution. & according to Banglapedia, Gaibandha Government Boys' High School, founded in 1885, is a notable secondary school.