Paikgachha Upazila


Paikgacha is an Upazila of the Khulna District in the division of Khulna, Bangladesh.

Geography

Paikgachha is located at. It has 41,194 households and a total area of 411.19 km².

Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Paikgachha has a population of 225,085. 51.14% of the population is male, and 48.86% female. 117,629 of its citizens are aged eighteen or older. Paikgachha has an average literacy rate of 32.6% for those aged 7 years or older compared with the national average of 32.4%.

Administration

Paikgacha has 10 unions, 172 mauzas/mahallas, and 212 villages. Haridhali, Kapilmuni, Lata, Deluti, Soladana, Laskar, Raruli, Gadaipur, Garuikhali, Chandkhali are the unions of Paikgacha Upazilla.

Transport

connects Paikgachha with Koyra Upazila successfully. The main route of transport to Paikgachha from other parts of the country is by bus.

Education

Secondary school