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词条 Rangamati Hill District
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  1. History

  2. Demography

     Religious composition[6] 

  3. Geography

  4. Administration

  5. Education

  6. Subdivisions

      Upazilas and unions  

  7. Economy

  8. Tourism

     Kaptai lake  Hanging Bridge  Kaptai National Park  Shuvolong Waterfalls  Sajek valley  Love Point 

  9. Notable persons

  10. Gallery

  11. See also

  12. References

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| leader_name2 = Debashish Roy
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}}Rangamati ({{lang-bn|রাঙামাটি}}, Chakma: {{lang|ccp|}}, {{lang|ccp|Rangamattye|script=Latn}}) is a district in south-eastern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Chittagong Division[2]

and the town of Rangamati serves as the headquarters of the district. Area-wise, Rangamati is the largest district of the country.

History

Rangamati was a contesting ground for the kings of Tripura and Arakan. This region came under the Mughal Empire after the Muslim invasion in 1566.[3] In 1737 Sher Mosta Khan, a tribal leader, took refuge with the Mughals. After this the Chakma settlement began along with various other settlements of varying ethnicity.[3] From 1760 to 1761, this land was leased to the East India Company.[3]

Demography

The total population is {{formatnum:508182}} according to 2005 census of which indigenous communities constitute 52% and non-indigenous Bengalis constitute 48%. The number of males is {{formatnum:287060}} and the females are {{formatnum:238043}} (Census 2001). The density of population is 83 per square kilometre (Census 2001). The number of household is {{formatnum:103974}} having the household size 4.8 (Census 2001). The total population is divided into Bangalees and indigenous communities (ethnic minorities): Chakma, Marma, Tanchangya, indigenous Assamese people, Keot(Kaibarta), Tripura, Pankua, Lushai, Khiang, Murang, Rakhain, Chak, Bowm, Khumi.[6]

As per 1991 census, the religious break up of the population of the district were: Buddhist 53.83%, Muslim 39.28%, Hindu 5.62% and Christian 1.12%. Religious institutions Pagoda 1230, Mosque 1059, Temple 65, Church 16. Genderwise, male constituted 53.59% and female constituted 46.41% of the population.[4]

As per the 2011 census, there were a total of 386,153 indigenous people in the district (64.79%)[5].

Religious composition[6]

Religion199120012011Perc 2011PGR 91-11
Muslim157,650187,132209,46535.1%32.9%
Hindu22,54326,94430,2445.1%34.2%
Christian4,4988,7818,6631.5%92.6%
Buddhist 216,067284,906347,03858.2%60.6%
Others6304195690.1%-9.7%
Total401,388508,182595,979100.0%48.5%

Geography

Rangamati is located in the Chittagong Division. It is bordered by the Tripura state of India to the north, Bandarban District to the south, Mizoram State of India and Chin State of Myanmar to the east, and Khagrachari and Chittagong Districts to the west. Rangamati is the only district in Bangladesh with international borders with two countries: India and Myanmar.

The area of the district is 6116 km2 of which 1292 km2 is riverine and 4825 km2 is under forest vegetation.

Administration

For the District Administration, see District Administration, Rangamati.

District Administration is the apex office of a district at the present context of administrative setting of Bangladesh. It is the management of affairs within a district, which is the basic territorial unit of administration in the country. It is at this level that the common man comes into direct contact with the administration. The district falls under the charge of a district officer, called either Deputy Commissioner or District Collector or District Magistrate. This officer acts as the representative of the central government at this level. Like other district administrations of the country, District Administration Rangamati, widely known as the Office of the deputy commissioner is the representative of the cabinet in the Rangamati Hill District.

  • Deputy Commissioner (DC) & District Magistrate (DM): Md.Shamsul Arefin
  • Chairman of Zila Porishod: Brisketu Chakma
  • Chakma King: Debashish Roy[7]

Education

There are 291 government primary schools, 120 non-government primary schools, 22 junior schools, 6 government high schools, 45 non-government high schools, 2 government colleges, 13 non-government colleges, 61 madrasa, 7 technical schools, Rangamati Medical College and Rangamati Science and Technology University located throughout the district.

Subdivisions

The district of Rangamati consists of 10 upazilas, 1 municipality (9 wards and 35 mahallas), 50 union parishads, 162 mouzas and 1347 villages.

Upazilas and unions

{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
  • Rangamati Sadar Upazila
    • Balukhali
    • Bandukbhanga
    • Jibtoli
    • Kutukchari
    • Mogban
    • Shapchari
  • Belaichhari Upazila
    • Bilaichari Sadar
    • Farua
    • Kengrachari
  • Bagaichhari Upazila
    • Baghaichari
    • Bangaltali
    • Khedarmara
    • Marishya
    • Rupakari
    • Sajek
    • Sarbotali
  • Barkal Upazila
    • Aimachara
    • Baraharina
    • Barkal
    • Bhushonchara
    • Subalong
  • Juraichhari Upazila
    • Bonjugichara
    • Dumdumia
    • Jurachari
    • Moydong
  • Rajasthali Upazila
    • Bangalhalia
    • Gainda
    • Ghilachari
  • Kaptai Upazila
    • Chandraghona
    • Chithmorong
    • Kaptai
    • Raikhali
    • Wagga
  • Langadu Upazila
    • Adarakchara
    • Bhasonna Adam
    • Boghachatar
    • Gulshyakhali
    • Kalapagazya
    • Langadu
    • Myanimukh
  • Naniarchar Upazila
    • Burighat
    • Ghilachari
    • Naniarchar
    • Sabekkhong
  • Kaukhali Upazila
    • Betbunia
    • Fatikchari
    • Ghagra
    • Kolompati

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Economy

The economy of Rangamati is hugely dependent on agriculture with a total of 41.94% of the population employed there. Other occupational percentages are: agricultural labourer 12.06%, wage labourer 4.95%, commerce 8.22%, service 13.04%, fishing 2.02%, industry 4.57%, forestry 3.2% and others 10%. A grand total of 12275 hectares of land is used for cultivation, producing food and non food crops such as rice, potato, corn, mustard seed, cotton and jute among others. Fruits such as mango, jackfruit, banana, pineapple, litchi, black berry are also grown in Rangmati.

Notable cottage industries of Rangamati are weaving, blacksmithing and wood work.Weaving is particularly famous for their woolen and jute rugs and hand loom cloth. Major industries include Chandraghona paper and rayon mill, Plywood Factory, Ghagra Textile and a Satellite Station at Betbunia amongst many others, producing and exporting goods.[3]

Tourism

Kaptai lake

{{main article|Kaptai Lake}}

Kaptai Lake is a man made lake in south-eastern Bangladesh. It is located in the Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District of Chittagong Division. The lake was created as a result of building the Kaptai Dam on the Karnaphuli River, as part of the Karnaphuli Hydro-electric project. The Kaptai Lake's average depth is 100 feet (30 m) and maximum depth is 490 feet (150 m). This lake was developed by inundating valleys and plain lands between lots of hills.

Hanging Bridge

In Bengali the name of the Hanging Bridge is Jhulonto Bridge and this is also popular to its visitors. This hanging bridge is established on Kaptai Lake. This is the link way of Kaptai Lake. The total height of this bridge is 335 feet and is the landmark icon of Rangamati.[8]

Kaptai National Park

Kaptai National Park cascades between the Karnaphuly and Kaptai Mountain assortments. It was conventional in 1999 and its area is {{convert|5464.78|ha}}. Prior to announcement of the national park it was Sitapahar Reserve. It is about 57 kilometre from Chittagong city. In this park one can find plenty of old trees which were planted in 1873. In Kaptai National Park, there is various wildlife such as deer, jungle cat, elephant, monkey, etc. Many species of birds may also be of interest to tourists and bird lovers. Kaptai National Park is a safe and sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. The Forest Division founded picnic spots, and restaurants in this park.[9]

Shuvolong Waterfalls

Shuvolong a place in Barkol sub district, located about 25 kilometres (11 kilometres as the crow flies) away from Rangamati town. There are few waterfalls in Shuvolong area with the largest one falling from as high as 300 feet. In the past several years, this place has turned into a tourist destination due to its waterfalls and nearby market. Shuvolong is accessible by speed boat or motor boats from Rangamati.[10]

Sajek valley

Sajek is a union at Baghaichari Upazila in Rangamati districts. Basically it is name of a river which separates Bangladesh from India. The river flows into the Karnafuli River in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Sajek Valley is situated in the North angle of Rangamati, near the Mizoram border boundary area. The valley is 1,800 ft high form sea level. Many small rivers flow through the hills - including the rivers Kachalon and Machalong. The main ethnic minorities on the valley are Chakma, Marma, Tripura, Pankua, Lushai. Marishsha is a name of a place near Sajek Valley. Most of the houses are made with bamboo. There is another place near Sajek, it is Kanlak, and it is known for its orange orchard.{{fact|date=October 2018}}

Most attractions of the spot are sun set, rain, morning, evening, and night and aborigine people. Tourists can buy indigenous peoples' products from haat (markets). Roads are like big snake spirals on the mountains. Most of the people are Buddhist and others are Christian here. A new road has been built up to the Ruilui Para by the guidance of Bangladesh army. On the way traveller need to take permission from the army camp. Bangladesh army is very helpful and cooperative. Now mobile network is available here. The valley is in Rangamati but tourists can reach there from Khagrachhari too. The route is Khagrachhori – Dighinala Bazaar – Bagaihat Bazaar – Machalong Haat – then Sajek. It is 62 km from Khagrachhari. Dighinala to Sajek is 40 km. Main transportation is Chander Gari.[11][12]

Love Point

{{main article|Love Point, Bangladesh}}

Notable persons

  • Raja Tridib Raay: former king of Chakma community, father of the present king Debashish Raay, and lifetime federal minister and former ambassador of Pakistan to Argentina and United Nations[13][14]
  • Member of tenth Jatiyo Sangshad: Usatun Talukder[15]

Gallery

See also

  • Chittagong Hill Tracts

References

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1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/BG/84/Rangamati.html |title=Rangamati, Bangladesh Page |website=Global Gazetteer |publisher=Falling Rain}}
2. ^{{cite book |author=Atikur Rahman |chapter=Rangamati District |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Rangamati_District|title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |editor=Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal |publisher=Asiatic Society of Bangladesh |year=2012 |edition=Second}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Rangamati_Sadar_Upazila|title=Rangamati Sadar Upazila|work=banglapedia.org}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rangamati.gov.bd/|title=|last=|first=|date=|website=Deputy Commissioner Rangamati|language=bn|script-title=রাঙ্গামাটি জেলা তথ্য বাতায়নে আপনাকে স্বাগতম|trans-title=Welcome to the Rangamati district portal|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117193522/http://www.dcrangamati.gov.bd/|archivedate=17 January 2013|deadurl=yes|accessdate=15 September 2009}}
5. ^http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-08-17/news/282516
6. ^https://alalodulal.org/2014/04/12/hindu-population-gap/
7. ^{{cite web |url=http://jugantor.us/enews/issue/2012/08/25/news0785.htm |title=Daily Jugantor |work=jugantor.us |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121228204907/http://jugantor.us/enews/issue/2012/08/25/news0785.htm |archivedate=28 December 2012 |df= }}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://news24ca.com/watch-hanging-bridge-of-rangamati-which-looks-nice/|title=Go for Hanging Bridge of Rangamati Bangladesh which Looks Nice|work=news24ca.com}}
9. ^Tourism in Rangamati, Rajban Bihar Pagoda, Kaptai National Park, Hanging Bridge, DC Bungalow Area, http://touristbd.com/tourism-in-rangamati-rajban-bihar-pagoda-kaptai-national-park-hanging-bridge-dc-bungalow-area/
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.jinghuabanglatours.com/destinations/bangladesh-tourist-information/bangladesh-hill-destinations/rangamati-tourist-information|title=Visit Rangamati – Rangamati Tourist Information|work=jinghuabanglatours.com}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://visitbangladesh.gov.bd/things-to-do/adventure-in-hill-tracts/khagrachori/|title=Khagrachori – Land of Stories|work=Visit Bangladesh}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.bdtravelguides.com/2014/10/sajek-valley-rangamati.html#.VPiEBXlArIU|title=Travel : Sajek Valley Tourist Spot in Rangamati|author=Bidesh Kumar|work=bdtravelguides.com}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=http://jugantor.us/enews/issue/2012/09/18/news0008.htm|title=Daily Jugantor|work=jugantor.us}}
14. ^{{cite web|url=http://dawn.com/2012/09/18/raja-tridiv-roy-dies/|title=Raja Tridiv Roy dies|author=A Reporter|work=dawn.com}}
15. ^List of 10th Parliament Members
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