Naikhongchhari Upazila
| Naikhongchhari নাইক্ষ্যংছড়ি | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Naikhongchhari Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 21°25′N 92°11′E / 21.417°N 92.183°ECoordinates: 21°25′N 92°11′E / 21.417°N 92.183°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Bandarban District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 463.61 km2 (179.00 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 38,350 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Naikhongchhari |
Naikhongchhari (Bengali: নাইক্ষ্যংছড়ি) is an Upazila of Bandarban District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1]
Geography
Naikhongchhari is located at 21°25′00″N 92°11′00″E / 21.4167°N 92.1833°E . It has 6,882 households and a total area of 463.61 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Naikhongchhari has a population of 38350. Males constitute 53.26% of the population, and females 46.74%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 18754. Naikhongchhari has an average literacy rate of 20.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[2]
Administration
Naikhongchhari has 4 Unions/Wards, 17 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 135 villages.
See also
References
- ↑ Atikur Rahman (2012). "Naikhongchhari Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
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