Elenga () is a town in Kalihati Upazila of Tangail District, Bangladesh. The town is situated away from Tangail city and northwest of Dhaka city, the capital.
Geography According to geographical area Elenga Municipality is situated north-east from Tangail District headquarters. There is a river called Lowhajong is following near west side of Elenga Municipality.
Demographics The total population of Elenga Municipality is 55000. Among them 26,950 are male and 28050 are female. Total voter number: 27,329 Man voter: 13,329 Woman voter: 14,000
Administration
Ward No.Region Name01DEWLIA BARI, Bhabla, Sherpur02Chandra Patal, Rouha, Hakimpur, Rajabari03Fultala, Bhangabari, Mirpur04Kurighuria, Hayatpur, Hijuli, Chakrahnathpur, Pathailkandi05Bashi06Moshajan, Baniabari, Elenga, Maheshpur07Masinda, Chechua, Chinamura08Saruppur, Hinnaipara, Pouli09Mahela
Shafi Khan was elected the first mayor of Elenga Municipality on 28 March 2013. Nur Alam Siddiqui was elected mayor on March 29, 2018.
Education The education system of Elenga Municipality is more advanced. For doing study here there are primary schools, high schools, higher secondary schools and for technical study there are also institutions. Government Shamsul Hoque College, Elenga Lutfar Rahman Motin Mohila College, Rajabari Government Elenga High School, Elenga Jitendra Bala Girls High School, Elenga Elenga Govt. Primary School Rajabari Govt. Primary School
Notable residents Syed-Talukder family of Elenga Syed Mohammad Aslam Talukder Manna (1964–2008), film actor and producer Bhattacharya family of Elenga Debesh Bhattacharya (1914–2004), jurist Debapriya Bhattacharya (born 1956), economist, Research fellow of CPD
Points of interest Elenga Resort Elenga Old Landlord House Fultala Ashrafia Jame Mosque Bismilla Horti Culture, Fultala Temple of Rouha Sutradhar Para Rajabari LP Gas Field Elenga High School
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