Mirzaganj Upazila 3.85

Mirzaganj is an Upazila of Patuakhali District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.GeographyMirzaganj is located at. It has 21,345 households and a total area of 175.45 km².DemographicsAccording to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Mirzaganj had a population of 110,763. Males constituted 50.06% of the population, and females 49.94%. The population aged 18 or over was 56,446. Average literacy rate is 42.1%; male 48.6%, female 35.6%.EconomyRudimentary FarmingMain cropsPaddy, sweet potato, lentil, chilli, sesame, linseed, ground nut etc.Extinct and nearly extinct cropsTobacco, jute and sugarcane.Main fruitsMango, jackfruit, banana, futi, watermelon.Main exportsBanana, lentil, chilli.AdministrationMirzaganj thana was established in 1812 and was turned into an upazila in 1983. Mirzaganj has 6 Unions/Wards, 68 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 72 villages.EducationThere are five colleges in the upazila. They include Howlader Foundation Women's College, founded in 2015, Akhtar Hossain Choudhury Memorial Degree College, founded in 2002, Kismotpur Delowar Hossain Degree College, Mojidbaria Degree college,Subidkhali Degree College (1972), and Subidkhali Mahila College (2000).Educational institutionsHigh school: 32Primary school: 70, 62 Satellite school: 4Old institutions:Subidkhali R I Pilot High School Subidkhali Government Model Primary School Kathaltali Government Primary School Basonda Government Primary School 1NO. Madhobkhali Govt. Primary School Gabua Govt. Primary School Bhatamara Govt. Primary School Dakkhin Gazipur Primary School