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. Md Mamun reza Ranipur bazar

Belkuchi Upazila

বেলকুচি
Upazila
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°17.5′N 89°42′E
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRajshahi Division
DistrictSirajganj District
Area
 • Total164.31 km2 (63.44 sq mi)
Population
 (1991)
 • Total245,164
 • Density1,492/km2 (3,860/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Websitewww.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 Upazila is divided into Belkuchi Municipality and six union parishads: Bara Dhul, Belkuchi, Bhangabari, Daulatpur, Dhukariabera, and Rajapur. The union parishads are subdivided into 94 mauzas and 131 villages.[3]

Belkuchi Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 14 mahallas.[3]

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
  • Pastoral Academy

See also

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.
  3. "District Statistics 2011: Sirajganj" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.


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