词条 | Lohagara Upazila, Chittagong |
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| official_name = Lohagara | native_name = লোহাগাড়া | settlement_type = Upazila | image_skyline = | imagesize = | image_alt = | image_caption = Skyline of Lohagara, Bangladesh | image_blank_emblem = | blank_emblem_size = | blank_emblem_type = | blank_emblem_link = | pushpin_map = Bangladesh | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bangladesh | pushpin_label_position = right | coordinates = {{coord|22|{{#expr:.0083*60 round 1}}|N|92|{{#expr:.1056*60 round 1}}|E|type:city_region:BD|display=inline,title}}| subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|Bangladesh}} | subdivision_type1 = Division | subdivision_name1 = Chittagong Division | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Chittagong District | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name3 = | population_total = 203453 | population_as_of = 1991 | population_est = | pop_est_as_of = | population_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = 786 | area_total_km2 = 258.87 | area_metro_km2 = | elevation_m = | elevation_ft = | leader_title = | leader_name = | leader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | timezone = BST | utc_offset = +6 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = 4396 | website = {{URL|http://lohagara.chittagong.gov.bd/}} | footnotes = }}Lohagara ({{lang-bn|লোহাগাড়া}}) is an Upazila of Chittagong District[1] in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Lohagara is situated between Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. It is one of the largest and most densely populated upazilas of Bangladesh.[2] EtymologyIn 1660 Mughal prince Shah Shuja took shelter in the Kingdom of Arakan to escape from Mir Jumla II. During heading to Arakan he stayed in a beautiful hilly place (present day Chunati) between Chittagong and Cox's Bazar for few days. At the time of departure he engraved an iron bar in that place as a sign. It is thought that because of engraving iron bar by Shah Shuja the area is called 'Lohagara'. HistoryLohagara was once under Satkania Upazila. Lohagara thana was formed in 1981 and it was turned into an upazila in 1983. GeographyLohagara is located at {{coord|22.0083|N|92.1056|E|}} . It has 33,981 households and a total area of {{convert|258.87|km2}}. It is bordered by Satkania Upazila on the north, Chakaria and Lama Upazilas on the south, Bandarban Sadar and Lama Upazilas on the east and Banshkhali Upazila on the west. The noted canals are Tonkaboti, Dolu and Hangor.South Sukchari Is an Ideal Village of Lohagara Parks and greenery
AdministrationLohagara thana was turned into an upazila in 1983. The upazila consists of 9 union parishads, 40 mouzas and 43 villages. The largest Union is Barohatia and the largest village is Rashider Ghona. 9 union parishads. The Unions are:
DemographyAs of 2001, the population of Lohagara upazila was 2,66,741. Of these, 1,34,094 male and female 1,32,647 are female. The total population is 89% Muslim, 9% Hindu and 2% Buddhists and other religions CultureThe settlement of this area has been developed through the lives of people of different opinions of different opinions. During the formation of history, foreign merchants were in this area. Seemingly different ethnicity and existence are observed. Architecture
EducationLiteracy rate of Lohagara upazila is 44.6%. male 42.40% and female 25.03%. There are 1 Kamil Madrasa, 3 Degree colleges (2 honors courses), 9 Fazil Madrasa, 1 Technical College, 1 School and College, 1 Alim Madrasa, 25 Secondary Schools, 18 Dakhil Madrasa, two Quami Madrasa, 10 Lower Secondary Schools, 105 Primary Schools, 43 Ebtedi Madrasas and 30 Kindergartens. Noted educational institutions:
HealthUpazila health center 1, family planning Center 5, union health center 4, clinic and diagnostic center 16. Sanitary system: 49.24% of the area (53.96% in rural and 48.69% in urban) is healthier and 34.55% (33.95% in villages and 39.68% of urban households) use non-sanitary latrines. 16.22% of households do not have latrine facilities. EconomyThe main source of community income Agriculture 39.29%, non-agricultural laborer 5.40%, industry 0.82%, business 17.71%, transport and communication 3.43%, employment 14.58%, construction 1.59%, religious services 0.49%, Rent and remittance 5.19% and other 11.50%. . Ownership of agricultural land Landowner 63.88%, landless 36.12%. 64.13% of the city and 61.74% of the rural households have agricultural land. . Main crops Paddy, Potato, Sugarcane, Chilli, Fellong. . Extinct or nearly extinct crops Stil, linseed, watermelon. . Main fruits: Kala, Papaya, Guava, Amra, Plum. . Fisheries, dairies and poultries Fishery 2322 (pond), hatchery (fishery) 22, poultry 5, poultry 139. . Industries and Factories: Rice mill, ice factory, biscuit factory, textile mill, ployd factory. . Cottage industries Goldsmith, blacksmith, potteries, stools, mesh fabric, bamboo work, wood work. . Hats and fairs: - Hats and bazars 24, fair 3 Noted among them are Dervay Hat, Tawari Hat, Khaatat Hat, Hindu Hat, Sener Hat and Manufakir Hat. . The main export is the scraping, fake, ready made garments Notable residents
References1. ^{{citation |author=Md. Abul Manjur|chapter=Lohagara Upazila (Chittagong District)|chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Lohagara_Upazila_(Chittagong_District)|title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |editor=Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal |publisher=Asiatic Society of Bangladesh |year=2012 |edition=Second}} 2. ^ External links{{Upazilas of Chittagong Division}}{{Upazilas and Thanas of Chittagong}} 2 : Upazilas of Chittagong District|Lohagara Upazila, Chittagong |
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