Belkuchi Upazila
Belkuchi (Bengali: বেলকুচি) is an upazila, or subdistrict of Sirajganj district in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.[1] It is known for handloom cottage industries and several markets such as Shohagpur Hutt.
Belkuchi Upazila বেলকুচি | |
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Upazila | |
  Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 24°17.5′N 89°42′E | |
| Country |  |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Sirajganj District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 164.31 km2 (63.44 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 245,164 |
| • Density | 1,492/km2 (3,860/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | www |
Geography
Belkuchi is located at 24.2917°N 89.7000°E . It has 42413 households and a total area of 164.31 km². There are two main rivers, Jamuna and Hurasagar. Chandni Beel is an important water body.
Demographics
As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Belkuchi has a population of 352835. Males constitute 179738 of the population, and females 173097. Belkuchi has an average literacy rate of 33.6% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[2]
Administration
Belkuchi has 6 unions/wards, 110 mauzas/mahallas, and 132 villages.
Education
- Shernagar Fazil Degree Madrasah
- Chak Shohagpur Government Primary School
- Delua Islamia Alim Madrasah
- Shohagpur Notunpara A.S High School
- Belkuchi Model College
- Belkuchi College
- Megulla Fazil (Degree) Madrasha
- Sohagpur S.K Pilot Government Model High School
- Oxford Scholars School
- Sohagpur Pilot Girls High School
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See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
References
- Md Rafiqul Islam (2012), "Belkuchi Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
- "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
| Upazila/Thana: | | |
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Headquarters: Rajshahi | ||
| Bogra District |  | |
| Joypurhat District | ||
| Naogaon District | ||
| Natore District | ||
| Nawabganj District | ||
| Pabna District | ||
| Rajshahi District | ||
| Sirajganj District | ||
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