Baro Bazar Union

Baro Bazar Union (Bengali: বারবাজার ইউনিয়ন) is a union parishad of Kaliganj Upazila, in Jhenaidah District, Khulna Division of Bangladesh.[1] The union has an area of 36.26 square kilometres (14.00 sq mi) and as of 2001 had a population of 24,483.[2] There are 11 villages and 6 mouzas in the union.

Baro Bazar Union
বারবাজার ইউনিয়ন
Union
Location in Bangladesh
Location in Bangladesh
Baro Bazar Union
Coordinates: 23.3060°N 89.1593°E / 23.3060; 89.1593
CountryBangladesh
DivisionKhulna
DistrictJhenaidah
UpazilaKaliganj
Area
 • Total36.26 km2 (14.00 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total24,483
 • Density680/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Websitebarabazarup.jhenaidah.gov.bd

Mohammadabad

Mohammadabad, an ancient city established in the 14th century Bengal Sultanate period, is located within this union. Around 15 archaeological sites are discovered in this three square kilometer area.[3]

References
  1. "Baro Bazar Union". Bangladesh National Portal.
  2. "Kaliganj Upazila (Jhenaidah District)". Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  3. "Mohammadabad: A 650-year-old city in Jhenaidah". The Daily Star. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-24.



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