Manikganj

Manikganj
মানিকগঞ্জ
Municipality
Darul Uloom Manikganj
Darul Uloom Manikganj
Manikganj is located in Dhaka division
Manikganj
Manikganj
Manikganj is located in Bangladesh
Manikganj
Manikganj
Coordinates: 23°51′N 90°01′E / 23.850°N 90.017°E / 23.850; 90.017
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka
DistrictManikganj
UpazilaManikganj Sadar
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyManikganj Municipal Corporation
Area
 • Total
2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
71,698
 • Density31,000/km2 (81,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
National Dialing Code+880

Manikganj is a town situated in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Manikganj District and Manikganj Sadar Upazila. Manikganj is a relatively pollution-free town ib Bangladesh. The recent urbanization and highway built joining Dhaka and Singair Upazila has given it a good roadview and better communication. The river Padma flows beside this district and supported the flora and fauna. It connects the north-western and south-western region of Bangladesh by Paturia ghat. It is well known for its molasses from Jhitka. Baliati Zamindari palace is a major tourist attraction.[1]

Demographics

Religions in Manikganj (2011)[2]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 85.50%
Hinduism
 
 14.43%
Other or not stated
 
 0.07%

At the time of the 2011 census, Manikganj Paurashava had 16,459 households and a population of 71,698. 13,017 (18.16%) were under 10 years of age. Manikganj had a literacy rate of 69.10% and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1000 males.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Manikganj Village 's civic body". Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Community Tables: Manikganj district" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.


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