Bhujpur Union

Bhujpur Union
ভূজপুর
Upazila
Bhujpur Union

Location in Bangladesh

Coordinates: 22°44.9′N 91°44.3′E / 22.7483°N 91.7383°E / 22.7483; 91.7383Coordinates: 22°44.9′N 91°44.3′E / 22.7483°N 91.7383°E / 22.7483; 91.7383
Country  Bangladesh
Division Chittagong Division
District Chittagong District
Area
  Total 53.87 km2 (20.80 sq mi)
Population (1991)
  Total 27,932
Time zone BST (UTC+6)

Bhujpur Union (Bengali: ভূজপূর) is a union of Fatikchhari Upazila, Chittagong District, Bangladesh.[1]

History

There was a King Bhoj in the area in ancient time according to puthi (poem) written by Abdul Majid Pundit. Bhujpur is named after that King Bhoj. But there is no concrete evidence about this story.

Geography

Bhujpur Union has a total area of 13,311 acres (5,387 ha).[2] It borders Narayanhat Union to the north, Manikchhari Upazila and Paindanga Union to the east, Harualchari Union to the south, and the Sitakunda Mountain Range to the west.

Demographics

As of 1991 Bangladesh census, Bhujpur union has a population of 27,932. Males constitute 14,387 of the population, and females 13,545.[3]

Economy

Kazir Hat and Fakir Hat is main marketplaces in the union.

Administration

Bhujpur Union is divided into 12 mauzas: Amtali, Azimpur, Harina, Jungle Kaiyapukhia, Kotbaria, Paglichhari, Paschim Bhujpur, Paschim Kaiyapukhia, Purba Bhujpur, Purba Kaiuapukhia, Ramgarh Sitakunda R.F., and Singharia.[2]

Education

Bhujpur Union has 3 high schools, 8 primary schools, and 6 madrassahs.

References

  1. Rubel, Tilak Barua (2012). "Fatikchhari Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. 1 2 "Population Census 2011: Chittagong Table C-01" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  3. http://www.lcgbangladesh.org/derweb/Population_Union.xls


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