Sonargaon Upazila


Sonargaon is an Upazila of Narayanganj District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Sonargaon has a population of 261,881 in 44,405 households. Males constitute 52.11% of the population, and females 47.89%. The population over 18 years of age is 118,319.
Sonargaon has an average literacy rate of 33.1%, compared with the national average of 32.4%.

Food

Local food includes Gurer Zilapi, Murali, Binni Khoi, Shwandesh, etc.

Administration

Sonargaon has 11 Unions/Wards, 354 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 473 villages.