Rupatali is a zone and neighborhood in

Barisal Barisal ( or ; , ), officially known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola river in south-central Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both Barisal District and Barisal Divi ...

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. The area is developed by Rupatali Housing Estate. Its

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, known as

Rupatali Bus Terminal Rupatali is a zone and neighborhood in Barisal, Bangladesh. The area is developed by Rupatali Housing Estate. Its Bus station, terminal, known as Rupatali Bus Terminal, connects the city of Barisal to other Districts of Bangladesh, districts. Rup ...

, connects the city of Barisal to other

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. Rupatali's points of interests include newly built

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s, wood and multi-stem tree markets.

Geography

Rupatoli is a neighborhood located in the southern part of Barishal, Bangladesh, covering an area of approximately 7.2 square kilometers. It is situated within the Barishal Sadar Upazila and is part of the

Barishal City Corporation Barishal City Corporation ( - in short: BCC) is a local government, local governing body that manages all civic services in the city of Barishal, in south-central Bangladesh. The BCC government is elected by popular vote every five years. It is h ...

. Rupatoli is positioned near the

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River, offering a blend of

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areas and commercial establishments. The neighborhood is known for its significant infrastructure developments, including schools, shopping centers, and the Rupatoli Bus Terminal, which serves as a major

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ation hub connecting Barishal to other districts. Geographically, Rupatoli is located at a

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of around 22.704° N and a

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of 90.3569° E, making it an important locality for both local and regional connectivity.

Education

Rupatoli, being part of the Barishal City Corporation, has a number of educational institutions that cater to the local population. The neighborhood is home to several

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and

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s, providing foundational education to children in the area. Among these are Rupatoli Model School and

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, which offers both school and higher secondary education, and Rupatoli Government Primary School, which focuses on early education.

References

Geography of Barisal Populated places in Barisal District Bus stations in Bangladesh {{Barisal-geo-stub

Geography

Education

See also

References