Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila
| Lakshmipur / Laxmipur লক্ষ্মীপুর সদর | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Lakshmipur / Laxmipur Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°57′N 90°49.5′E / 22.950°N 90.8250°ECoordinates: 22°57′N 90°49.5′E / 22.950°N 90.8250°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Lakshmipur District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 514.78 km2 (198.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 684.425 |
| • Density | 1,020/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Lakshmipur Sadar |
Lakshmipur or Laxmipur Sadar (Bengali: লক্ষ্মীপুর সদর) is an Upazila of Lakshmipur District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Geography
Lakshmipur Sadar is located at 22°57′00″N 90°49′30″E / 22.9500°N 90.8250°E . It has 95664 households and total area 514.78 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Lakshmipur Sadar has a population of 525188. Males constitute 50.27% of the population, and females 49.73%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 244605. Lakshmipur Sadar has an average literacy rate of 37.8% (7+ years), and the Daser Hat,Dighali,Chandra ganj,Mandari,JOKSHIN BAZAR area is most popular area in Lakshmipur.It has some important Office and other institution.National average of 32.4% literate.[1]
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Administrative
Lakshmipur Thana was formed in 1860. It was turned into an upazila on 24 March 1984. Lakshmipur municipality was formed in 1976. Lakshmipur Sadar has 21 Unions/Wards, 239 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 252 villages.
| Name of union | GO code | Area (acre) | Population (Male-Female) | Literacy rate% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Joypur | 95 | 3254 | 9484-10589 | 51.54 |
| Uttar Hamchadi | 75 | 5562 | 12807-13800 | 51.85 |
| Kushakhali | 55 | 8223 | 13564-12504 | 36.40 |
| Chandraganj | 20 | 4219 | 14130-14463 | 58.46 |
| Char Ruhita | 30 | 7054 | 14765-14226 | 33.77 |
| Charsai | 25 | 4511 | 12843-13408 | 45.19 |
| Dakshin Hamchadi | 90 | 3598 | 11840-11858 | 53.03 |
| Dattapara | 40 | 4684 | 13857-14926 | 58.06 |
| Dalal Bazar | 35 | 3685 | 15953-15708 | 43.62 |
| Dighali | 45 | 4338 | 10317-11350 | 78.00 |
| Parbatinagar | 80 | 3016 | 7660-7758 | 51.76 |
| Bangakha | 13 | 4331 | 12008-11996 | 50.00 |
| Basikpur | 14 | 4548 | 12630-14000 | 56.01 |
| Bhabaniganj | 15 | 13583 | 25722-26294 | 33.29 |
| Mandari | 70 | 5365 | 15884-15697 | 48.76 |
| Laharkandi | 60 | 4863 | 13572-13138 | 42.67 |
| Shak Char | 85 | 20423 | 25689-24660 | 33.53 |
| Hajirpara | 50 | 3586 | 10714-11469 | 98.03 |
Religious institutions
Mosques 731, temples 3, churches 1, dargahs 1, tombs 3. Noted religious institutions: Majupur Matka Mosque, South Shanki Bhanga Jameh Masjid,Tita Khan Mosque, Syedpur Jami Mosque, Madhu Banu Mosque, Shree Shree Govinda Mahaprovu Jeu Akhra, Joseph Church, Lakshmi Narayan Baishnab Math.
Newspapers and periodicals
Daily
- Lakshmipur Kantha (1995)
- Al-Chist (1995)
- Malancha,
Weekly
- Natun Samaj (Natun Desh, 1973)
- Elan (1982)
- Natun Path (1987)
- Damama (1992)
♦Bortoman Laxmipur (2012)
Monthly
- Lakshmipur Barta (1989)
Defunct Newspapers and periodicals
- Mukti Bani (1928)
- weekly Ganamukh (1973)
- Chetana (1969)
- weekly Ananda Akash (1995)
- Prachchhad (1984)
- Chhayapath
- Kabita Barta
Unions
- Uttar Hamchadi.
- Dakshin Hamchadi.
- Dalal Bazar.
- Char Ruhita.
- Parbatinagar.
- Bangakha.
- Basikpur.
- Dattapara.
- Uttar Joypur.
- Chandraganj.
- HAZIRPARA(Yousufpur).
- Charshahi.
- Dighali
- Mandari.
- Laharkandi.
- Shar Char.
- Bhabaniganj.
- Kushakhali
- KhilBaishha
- Shakhchor
- Uttar Char Romoni Mohon.
See also
- Moju Chowdhury Hat, transport hub
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
References
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
- ↑ Nazimuddin Mahmud (2012). "Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila". In Sadequr Rahman Jewell. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
