Nesarabad
নেছারাবাদ (স্বরূপকাঠি) Swarupkati | |
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Coordinates: 22°44.8′N 90°6.2′E / 22.7467°N 90.1033°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Barisal Division |
District | Pirojpur District |
Area | |
• Total | 200.33 km2 (77.35 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 230,976 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Postal code | 8520[2] |
Area code | 04627[3] |
Website | Official website of Neasarabad upazila |
Nesarabad, formerly called Swarupkati (Bengali: নেছারাবাদ (স্বরূপকাঠি)) is an upazila of Pirojpur District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.[4] Nesarabad is named after Nesaruddin Ahmad, the founder of Sarsina Darbar Sharif. At present, guava gardens, floating market and backwaters of Nesarabad are turning into famous tourist attractions.