Upazila
third-level administrative divisions of Bangladesh
Upazila is a unit in the administrative system of Bangladesh. An upazila is made up of a few villages or unions and a district is made up of a few upazilas. There are 492 upazilas in 64 districts under 8 divisions in Bangladesh.
| Upazila | |
|---|---|
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| Category | Administrative units |
| Location | Bangladesh |
| Created | 1982 |
| Number | 492 |
| Populations | 596,886–1,634,750 |
| Areas | 572–2,829 km² |
| Government | Upazila Nirbahi Officer; UNO (Administrator) Upazila Parishad (Council) UP Chairman (Executive) |
| Subdivisions | Union councils (4,554) |
Etymology
changeThe word upazila is a combination of Sanskrit and Arabic. The sub is a Sanskrit prefix and the word zila is derived from the Arabic word dila.