Gendaria Thana
গেন্ডারিয়া থানা | |
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Coordinates: 23°41′58″N 90°25′16″E / 23.6995°N 90.4212°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Dhaka Division |
District | Dhaka District |
Area | |
• Total | 1.83 km2 (0.71 sq mi) |
Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Population (2011)
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• Total | 137,721 |
• Density | 75,257/km2 (194,910/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 ( BST) |
Gendaria ( Bengali: গেন্ডারিয়া) is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its area is 1.83 square kilometres (0.71 sq mi). [3] The name is a portmanteau of original name Grand Area, still found in deeds prior to 1950s.
The only college in the upazila is Fazlul Hoq Mohila College, an honors level one. [4]
According to Banglapedia, Bangladesh Bank Ideal High School, Gandaria High School, Moniza Rahman Girls' High School, and Narinda Government High School are notable secondary schools. [5]
The madrasa education system includes one fazil and one kamil madrasa. [6] [7]