Bhola (Bengali: ভোলা) is a district in south-western Bangladesh. It is located in the Barisal Division. It is also the largest offshore island region in Bangladesh, with an area of 3403.48 km². It is bounded by Lakshmipur and Barisal districts to the north, Bay of Bengal to the south, Lakshmipur and Noakhali districts, Meghna (lower) river and Shahbazpur Channel to the east, Patuakhali district and Tentulia river to the west.
Bhola (Town) consists of 9 wards and 17 mahallas. It has an area of 12.16 km2. The town has a population of 39,964; male 52.39%, female 47.61%. The literacy rate among the towns people is 63.9%. Bhola Municipal town was established in 1920. The town has four dakbungalows.
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| Bhola District in Bangladesh |
Bhola district comprises the following upazilas:
Bhola Sadar Upazila
Burhanuddin Upazila
Char Fasson Upazila
Daulatkhan Upazila
Lalmohan Upazila
Manpura Upazila
Tazumuddin Upazila
Places of Interest
Bhola Govt High School
Bhola Girls High School
Bhola govt college
Bhola Govt Girls College
Bhola Shishu Park
Charfashion College
Dhaligour Nagar High School
Bhola Bus Stand
Bhorhanuddin hallypath
Monpura (Natural scenary)
Bhola Town High School
Religion in Bhola District
The district of Bhola consists 3083 mosques, 15 temples and a Buddhist temple.
Religion _________ Percent
Islam ___________ 98.5%
Hinduism ________ 1.2%
other religions ____ 1.3%
Country: Bangladesh
Division: Barisal Division
Total Area: 3,403.48 km2 (1,314.1 sq mi)
Population (1991)
- Total: 1,676,600
- Density: 492.6/km2 (1,275.9/sq mi)
Literacy rate
- Total: 29.47%
