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Gournadi, Barishal
Gournadi is an administrative unit of Barishal district, a division of Barishal, Bangladesh. Gournadi is located in the northeastern part of Bangladesh. It contains 37,047 homes and covers an area of 144.18 km2. According to the 2011 Bangladesh Census, the population of Gournadi Upazilla was 188,586 people living in 41,561 homes. With an average rate of 60.90% literacy and a sex ratio of 1045 females to 1000 males, Gournadi is a place of peace and joy. 42,438 people (22.50% of the population) reside in urban areas. The majority of the population is Muslim, with minorities including Hindus and Christians. The town also has a Hindu temple.
Gournadi Upazilla is made up of seven union parishads and the Gournadi municipality. They are:
- Barthi
- Batajore
- Chandshi
- Khanjapur
- Mahilara
- Nalchira
- Sarikal
The union parishes are split into 108 mauzas and 109 villages.
The Gournadi Bazaar is a bustling marketplace that serves as the commercial hub of the area. It offers a wide range of goods, from agricultural products to household items, making it a vital part of the economy. Gournadi has a number of educational institutions, ranging from primary schools to higher secondary schools and madrasas. Notable institutions include Gournadi Government College and Gournadi High School, which serve the educational needs of the local population.
City Insights
Known Landmarks
Shikarpur Zamindar Bari
Baitul Aman Jame Masjid (Guthia Mosque)
Gournadi College
Gournadi Bazaar
Palli Mangal Kendra