Dashkia Union (Bengali: দশকিয়া ইউনিয়ন) is a union council of Kalihati Upazila, Tangail District, Bangladesh. It is situated 22 km north of Tangail, on the bank of the Bangshai River.

Dashkia Union
দশকিয়া ইউনিয়ন
Dashkia Union is located in Bangladesh
Dashkia Union
Dashkia Union
Location of Dashkia Union in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°22′10″N 89°52′04″E / 24.369366°N 89.867701°E / 24.369366; 89.867701
CountryBangladesh
DivisionDhaka Division
DistrictTangail District
UpazilaKalihati Upazila
Established on1984
Government
 • TypeUnion Council
 • ChairmanAbdul Malek Bhuiyan (Bangladesh Awami League)
Area
 • Total11.36 km2 (4.39 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total15,100
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
1970
Websitedashkiaup.tangail.gov.bd

Demographics

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According to Population Census 2011 performed by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, The total population of Dashkia union is 15100. There are 3667 households in total.[1]

Education

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The literacy rate of Dashkia Union is 46.2% (Male-51.1%, Female-41.5%).[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Tangail Table C-01 : Area, Households, Population, Density by Residence and Community" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  2. ^ "Tangail Table C-06 : Distribution of Population aged 7 years and above by Literacy, Sex, Residence and Community" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2016-03-01.