About Khagrachari District, Bangladesh
Khagrachari is a hill tracts district located in the south- eastern part of Bangladesh. The local name of the region is “Chengmi”.
The Chittagong Hill Tracts was once under the reign of the Tripura State. The
Arakans and the Sultans ruled the region in different times before it came
under the control of the British East India Company in 1760. According to
Notification No 3302 in 26 June 1860, Chittagong hill tracts were separated
form Chittagong and declared as a new district. Due to the advantage for revenue
collection, the greater Chittagong hill tracts were divided into three separate
circles named Mong circle, Chakma Circle and Bomang Circle. After the
liberation of Bangladesh, 10 September 1979, the old subdivisions were reformed
to form newly three subdivision named Khagrachari, Kaptai and Lama. In 07
November 1983, Khagrachari District formed with formarly Kahagrachari and
Ramgarh sub division. The Geo position of the district is between 22˚38’ to 23˚44’
North latitudes and between 91˚42’ to 92˚11’
east longitude.
Khagrachari District Bordered By-
Khagrachhari District is bordered by Tripura (Indian
State) to the north, Rangamati and Chittagong district to the south, Rangamati
district to the east, Chittagong district and Tripura (Indian State) to the
west.
Administration: The area of Khagrachhari is 2749.16 Sq Km. It is
under Chittagong Division. There are 03 Municipalities in Khagrachhari named Khagrachhari,
Ramgor and Matiranga. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Khagrachhari
district is 09, named- Khagrachhari, Mohalchori, Manikchori, Panchori,
Luxmichori, Dighinala, Matiranga, Ramgor and Merung containing 38 Unions, 120
Mauzas and 1702 Villages.
Khagrachari District Population Data:
The total population of Khagrachhari district is 714,119 (Male- 3,57,521 and Female- 3,56,564), sex ratio is 100:100, tribal and non
tribal ratio is 52:48, population density 259.80/Sq Km and annual growth rate is
1.40%. The Literacy Rate of Khagrachhari district is 71.80%, School attendance rate is 74.90% for 5 to 24
years age group.
Other Important Data: The postal code of Khagrachhari district is 4400 and
NWD Code is 0371. Total Parliament seat in Khagrachhari is 01. During the
liberation war, Khagrachhari was under Sector Number 01. Urbanization rate of
the district is 35.15%.
Rivers: Karnafuli, Halda, Bingri, Mainy, Feni, Chingri,
Kasalong, Maini etc.
Agro Products: Tea,
Maize, Ginger, Turmeric, Pine Apple, Papaya, Jack- fruit, Orange, Lemon, Banana, Oil seeds etc.
Khagrachari District Famous For-
Khagrachari hilly district specially famous for its lovely landscape specially Sajek Valley. It's is also famous for ethnic diversity and cultural heritage.