Nikrail Union (Bengali: নিকরাইল ইউনিয়ন) is a union of Bhuapur Upazila, Tangail District, Bangladesh. It is situated 33 km north of Tangail.

Nikrail Union
নিকরাইল ইউনিয়ন
Bangabandhu Bridge Capture by Tanjil Sarkar , Bangladesh
Bangabandhu Bridge Capture by Tanjil Sarkar , Bangladesh
Nikrail Union is located in Bangladesh
Nikrail Union
Nikrail Union
Location of Nikrail in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°24′10″N 89°50′31″E / 24.40289277°N 89.84182209°E / 24.40289277; 89.84182209
CountryBangladesh
DivisionDhaka Division
DistrictTangail District
UpazilaBhuapur Upazila
Established on1984
Government
 • TypeUnion Council
 • ChairmanMasudul Haq Masud
 • President, Bangladesh Awami League, Nikrail Union, BhuapurMohammad Abdul Matin Sarkar
Area
 • Total41.55 km2 (16.04 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total25,813
 • Density620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
1976
Websitehttp://nikrailup.tangail.gov.bd/

Demographics

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According to Population Census 2011 performed by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, The total population of Nikrail union is 25813. There are 5909 households in total.[1]

Education

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The literacy rate of Nikrail Union is 42.3% (Male-46.5%, Female-37.8%).[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 : C06 : 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 2016-02-25.