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
Upazila
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°17.5′N 89°42′E
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Rajshahi Division
District	Sirajganj District
Area
• Total	164.31 km^2 (63.44 sq mi)
Population  (1991)
• Total	245,164
• Density	1,492/km^2 (3,860/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Website	www.bangladesh.gov.bd/maps/images/sirajganj/Belkuchi.gif

Geography

Belkuchi is located at 24.2917°N 89.7000°E / 24.2917; 89.7000 . 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

See also

• Upazilas of Bangladesh
• Districts of Bangladesh
• Divisions of Bangladesh

References

1. 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
2. "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.