Rowangchhari Upazila
| Rowangchhari রোয়াংছড়ি | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Rowangchhari Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°10′N 92°20′E / 22.167°N 92.333°ECoordinates: 22°10′N 92°20′E / 22.167°N 92.333°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Bandarban District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 442.89 km2 (171.00 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 17,904 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Rowangchhari |
Rowangchhari (Bengali: রোয়াংছড়ি) is an Upazila of Bandarban District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1]
Geography
Rowangchhari is located at 22°10′00″N 92°20′00″E / 22.1667°N 92.3333°E . It has 3,607 households and a total area of 442.89 km².
Demographics
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Rowangchhari had a population of 17,904. Males constituted 53.47% of the population, and females 46.53%. The population aged 18 or over was 9,753. Rowangchhari had an average literacy rate of 16.2% (7+ years), against the national average of 32.4%.[2]
Administration
Rowangchhari has 4 Unions/Wards, 13 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 115 villages.
See also
References
- ↑ Atikur Rahman (2012). "Rowangchhari 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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