Baraiyarhat
Town in Chittagong District, Chittagong Division
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Baraiyarhat is a town and paurashava (municipality)[1] in Chittagong District of Chittagong Division.
Baraiyarhat
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 Interactive map of Baraiyarhat | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Chittagong District |
| Upazila | Mirsarai Upazila |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Baraiyarhat Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.12 km2 (0.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,327[1] |
| • Density | 5,340/km2 (13,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| National Dialing Code | +880 |
Population
The total population of Baryarhat town is 11,327, of which 6,667 are males and 4,660 are females. The total number of households in the city is 2360.[1]
Administration
In 2000, Barairhat Municipality, a local government body (municipality). was formed to provide municipal services and other facilities to the citizens of Baryarhat town, which is divided into 9 wards. The area of Baryarhat town is 2.12 sq. km.[1]
Education
The literacy rate in Baroiarhat town is 70 percent.[1]