Baroiyarhat is a town and paurashava (municipality)[2]inChittagong DistrictofChittagong Division.
Baroiyarhat
বারৈয়ারহাট
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| Coordinates: 22°53′37″N 91°32′16″E / 22.8935°N 91.5377°E / 22.8935; 91.5377 | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Chittagong District |
| Upazila | Mirsarai Upazila |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Baroiyarhat Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.12 km2 (0.82 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 11,327 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| National Dialing Code | +880 |
The total population of Baryarhat town is 11,602 of which 5,983 are males and 5,619 are females. The ratio of males to females in the city is 106. The total number of households in the city is 2399.[citation needed]
The city has an average elevation of 12 meters above sea level.[citation needed]
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 and 14 mahallas. 2.12 Sq. Km The area of Baryarhat town is administered by Barairhat Municipality.
The literacy rate of Baroiarhat town is 54.8 percent.[citation needed]