Rangamati Sadar Upazila
| Rangamati Sadar রাঙামাটি সদর | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Rangamati Sadar Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°39′N 92°11′E / 22.650°N 92.183°ECoordinates: 22°39′N 92°11′E / 22.650°N 92.183°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Rangamati District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 546.49 km2 (211.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 124.728 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Rangamati Sadar |
Rangamati Sadar (Bengali: রাঙামাটি সদর) is an Upazila of Rangamati District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Geography
Rangamati Sadar is located at 22°39′00″N 92°11′00″E / 22.6500°N 92.1833°E . It has 13814 households and total area 546.49 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Rangamati Sadar has a population of 76732. Males constitute 55.79% of the population, and females 44.21%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 39894. Rangamati Sadar has an average literacy rate of 48.4% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administration
Rangamati Sadar has 6 Unions/Wards(Banduk Bhanga Union, Balukhali Union, Jibtali Union, Kutuk Chhari Union, Magban Union, Sapchhari Union), 47 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 171 villages.
Education
According to Banglapedia, Rangamati Government High School, founded in 1862, and Lakers Public School are notable secondary schools.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
- ↑ Soraowardi, BH (2012). "Rangamati Sadar Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
