Rupganj (Bengali: রূপগঞ্জ) is an upazila of Narayanganj District[4] in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Rupganj
রূপগঞ্জ
Murapara Rajbari
Location of Rupganj
Coordinates: 23°47.6′N 90°31′E / 23.7933°N 90.517°E / 23.7933; 90.517
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka
DistrictNarayanganj
Government
 • UniversityGreen University of Bangladesh
Area
 • Total
176.48 km2 (68.14 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
704,869
 • Density4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rupganji, Rupgonji
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
1460[2]
Area code06725[3]
Notable sport teamsLegends of Rupganj
WebsiteOfficial Map of Rupganj

Geography

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Rupganj is located at 23°47′35″N 90°31′00″E / 23.7931°N 90.5167°E / 23.7931; 90.5167. It has 188,226 households and total area 176.48 km2.

Demographics

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Religions in Rupganj Upazila (2022)[5]
Religion Percent
Islam
94.43%
Hinduism
5.46%
Other or not stated
0.11%

According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Rupganj Upazila had 188,226 households and a population of 704,869. The average household size was 3.71. Rupganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 78.70%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 105.72.[5]

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Rupganj Upazila had 122,140 households and a population of 534,868. 112,136 (20.97%) were under 10 years of age. Rupganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 54.8%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1000 males. 232,356 (43.44%) lived in urban areas.[6][7]

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Rupganj has a population of 375,935. Males constitute 53% of the population, and females 47%. This Upazila's eighteen-up population is 187,590. Rupganj has an average literacy rate of 37.9% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[8]

Administration

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Rupganj Upazila is divided into Kanchan Municipality, Tarabo Municipality and seven union parishads: Bholaba, Bulta, Daudpur, Golakandail, Kayetpara, Murapara, and Rupganj. The union parishads are subdivided into 144 mauzas and 285 villages.[9]

Kanchan Municipality and Tarabo Municipality are each subdivided into 9 wards and 9 mahallas.[9]

Points of interest

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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. 399. 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. 19 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ Khairul Alam Pulak (2012), "Rupganj Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
  5. ^ a b Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Narayanganj (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-281-8.
  6. ^ "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Narayanganj" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  7. ^ "Community Tables: Narayanganj district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
  8. ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  9. ^ a b "District Statistics 2011: Narayanganj" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.