Louhajang Upazila

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Lohajang (Bengali: লৌহজং [meaning rusting of iron]) is an upazila of Munshiganj District[4] in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Lohajong
লৌহজং
Skyline of Lohajang, Bangladesh
Skyline of Lohajang, Bangladesh
Location of Lohajong
Coordinates: 23°28′00″N 90°20′30″E / 23.4667°N 90.3417°E / 23.4667; 90.3417
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka
DistrictMunshiganj
Area
 • Total
131.10 km2 (50.62 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
177,802
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
1530[2]
Area code06923[3]
Websitelouhajanj.munshiganj.gov.bd

Geography

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Lohajang is located at 23°28′00″N 90°20′30″E / 23.4667°N 90.3417°E / 23.4667; 90.3417 on the south bank of Padma River. It has a total area of 131.10 km2.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop. (000) ±%
1981 154—    
1991 153−0.6%
2001 168+9.8%
2011 159−5.4%
2022178+11.9%
Source:
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[5]
Religions in Louhajang Upazila (2022)[6]
Religion Percent
Islam
92.15%
Hinduism
7.76%
Other or not stated
0.09%

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Louhajang Upazila had 35,978 households and a population of 159,242. 33,395 (20.97%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. Louhajang had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 56.22%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1009 females per 1000 males. 4,945 (3.11%) lived in urban areas.[5][7]

Administration

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Louhajang Upazila is divided into ten union parishads:

The union parishads are subdivided into 115 mauzas and 114 villages.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 398. ISBN 978-9844752016.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 20 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ Nawshin, Helen (2012). "Lohajang Upazila". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Munshiganj" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  6. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Munshiganj (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-282-5.
  7. ^ "Community Tables: Munshiganj district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.