Taltali Upazila

Taltali (Bengali: তালতলী) is an upazila of Barguna District in Barisal division of Bangladesh.

তালতলী
Coordinates: 22°0.0876′N 90°0.177′E / 22.0014600°N 90.002950°E / 22.0014600; 90.002950Coordinates: 22°0.0876′N 90°0.177′E / 22.0014600°N 90.002950°E / 22.0014600; 90.002950
Country Bangladesh
DivisionBarisal Division
DistrictBarguna District
Area
 • Total258.94 km2 (99.98 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total88,004
 • Density541/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Websitetaltali.barguna.gov.bd

Geography

Amtali is a place located at 22.0876°N 90.1770°E. It spans across an area of 258.94 square kilometers and has a population of 88,004 people. The literacy rate in Amtali is 89%. It is situated near the Bay of Bengal, and on its west, there is the Burishwar river and Barguna Sadar Upazila. To the east, there is the Andharmanik river and Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali.[1]

Administration

Taltali Upazila is split into seven smaller parts called union parishads. These are Barabagi, Chhotabagi, Kariibaria, Nishanbaria, Panchakoralia, Sarikkhali, and Sonakata.

People

The population of Taltoli upazila is 88,004 people, and most people live in rural areas. The literacy rate here is 89%, which means many people can read and write. The main jobs are farming and fishing. There is a forest called TengraGiri Wildlife Conservation and a beach called Shuvo-Shondha. Lots of tourists come here to see the natural beauty of Paira-Bishkhali-Bay of Bengal Mohona. Some Rakhaine people also live here.

References

  1. Shorowarthy, Shahab Uddin (2022-10-29). "Taltali Upazila: 5 Interesting Places To Visit in This Area". nehrin.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16.