Dighi Union

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
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

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

Demographics

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

Economy

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

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

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

River

Kaliganga River

Institution

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

Among the educational institutions.

Higher secondary educational institutions

Secondary educational institution

References

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