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Total Area: 33,771 Sq. Km.

Population: 28,432,019 (Bangladesh Population Census 2011).

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Chittagong Division Map Bangladesh

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Alikadam Cave: Bandarban, Chittagong
Amiakhum Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Baklai Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Boga Lake: Bandarban, Chittagong
Buddha Dhatu Jadi: Bandarban, Chittagong
Chimbuk Hill: Bandarban, Chittagong
Chingri Jhiri Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Faipi Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Jadipai Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Jibannagar Pahar (Hill): Bandarban, Chittagong
Kamlong Lake: Bandarban, Chittagong
Kanapara Pahar: Bandarban Sadar, Bandarban.: Bandarban, Chittagong
Keokradong: Bandarban, Chittagong
Meghla Parjatan Complex: Bandarban, Chittagong
Mirkadim Bridge: Bandarban, Chittagong
Nafa Khum Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Nilachal: Bandarban, Chittagong
Nilgiri: Bandarban, Chittagong
Patang Jhiri Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Prantik Lake: Bandarban, Chittagong
Remakri Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Rijuk Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Ruma Bazar: Bandarban, Chittagong
Rumanapara Waterfalls: Bandarban, Chittagong
Sangu River: Bandarban, Chittagong
Shoilo Propat: Bandarban, Chittagong
Shuvro Nil: Bandarban, Chittagong
Tahjingdong: Bandarban, Chittagong
Upaban Lake: Bandarban, Chittagong
Zingsiam Saitar: Bandarban, Chittagong
Akashi Haor: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Ariphil Mosque: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Arphail Sagardighi Mosque and Twin Graves: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Bidyakut Shotidah Temple: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Chotura Shorif: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Dhoronti: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Gongasagor Dighi: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Haripur Zamindar Palace: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Hatirpool Bridge: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Hironmoy Monument: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Horipur Boro Bari: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Kal Bhairab Temple: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Kella Shahid Shrine: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Kharampur Mazar Sharif: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Kollapathor Shahid Samadhi: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Monument at Faruki Park: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Natghor Temple: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Old House At Gokorno Gram: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Poddo Beel of Ghagutia: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Shrine of Kazi Mahmud Shah (Rh.): Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Ulchapara Mosque: Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute: Chandpur, Chittagong
Behular Pata: Chandpur, Chittagong
Bolakhal Jomidar Palace: Chandpur, Chittagong
Hazrat Sayed Shah Rasti (Rh) Mazar Mosque: Chandpur, Chittagong
Historical Hajiganj Mosque: Chandpur, Chittagong
Lohagor Moth: Chandpur, Chittagong
Monsamura Doati: Chandpur, Chittagong
Palace of Nagraja, Moth & Dighi: Chandpur, Chittagong
Rupsa Jomidar Palace: Chandpur, Chittagong
Sahebganj Nilkuthi: Chandpur, Chittagong
Shahparer Dighi: Chandpur, Chittagong
Shrine of Hazrat Madda Khan (Rh.) & Mosque: Chandpur, Chittagong
Shrine of Shahrasti: Chandpur, Chittagong
Sre Jogonnath Temple: Chandpur, Chittagong
Three Dome Mosque: Chandpur, Chittagong
Tulatoli Moth: Chandpur, Chittagong
Walipur Alamgiri Mosque: Chandpur, Chittagong
Ananda Bhuban: Chittagong, Chittagong
Andorkilla Shahi Mosque: Chittagong, Chittagong
Bangladesh Railway Museum: Chittagong, Chittagong
Banshkhali Eco Park: Chittagong, Chittagong
Batali Hill: Chittagong, Chittagong
Butterfly Park: Chittagong, Chittagong
Chandanpura Mosque: Chittagong, Chittagong
Chandranath Hill: Chittagong, Chittagong
Chandranath Temple: Chittagong, Chittagong
Chhoto Darogar Hat Waterfalls: Chittagong, Chittagong
Chittagong Buddhist Temple: Chittagong, Chittagong
Chittagong Shishu Park: Chittagong, Chittagong
Chittagong War Cemetry: Chittagong, Chittagong
Chittagong Zoo: Chittagong, Chittagong
DC Hill: Chittagong, Chittagong
DC Office/Court Building: Chittagong, Chittagong
Drivers Hotel In Mirsarai: Chittagong, Chittagong
Ethnological Museum: Chittagong, Chittagong
Foys Lake: Chittagong, Chittagong
Hatir Pahar: Chittagong, Chittagong
Hatu Bhanga Waterfalls: Chittagong, Chittagong
Horinmara Kundo Waterfalls: Chittagong, Chittagong
Karnafuli River and Zoom Restaurant: Chittagong, Chittagong
Khoiyachora Waterfalls: Chittagong, Chittagong
Kodom Mobarak Mosque: Chittagong, Chittagong
Koybolya Dham: Chittagong, Chittagong
Mohamaya Project: Chittagong, Chittagong
Mosque of Hamza: Chittagong, Chittagong
Mosque of Oli Khan: Chittagong, Chittagong
Old Railway Station: Chittagong, Chittagong, Chittagong
Parki Beach: Chittagong, Chittagong
Patenga Beach: Chittagong, Chittagong
Pathorghata Roman Catholic Church: Chittagong, Chittagong
Sheikh Farid Complex: Chittagong, Chittagong
Shitakunda Eco Park: Chittagong, Chittagong
Shohosrodhara Waterfalls: Chittagong, Chittagong
Shrine of Badar Awlia(Rh.): Chittagong, Chittagong
Shrine of Bayazid Bastami(Rh.): Chittagong, Chittagong
Shrine of Shah Amanat(Rh.): Chittagong, Chittagong
Suptadhara Waterfalls: Chittagong, Chittagong
Washil Chowdhury Para Mosque: Chittagong, Chittagong
Zia Memorial Museum: Chittagong, Chittagong
Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Limited: Comilla, Chittagong
Bangladesh Academy For Rural Development: Comilla, Chittagong
Birchandra Public Library & City Hall: Comilla, Chittagong
Charpatra Mura: Comilla, Chittagong
Chondi Mura Mandir or Lalmai Mandir: Comilla, Chittagong
Comilla Victoria Government College: Comilla, Chittagong
Comilla Zila School: Comilla, Chittagong
Dharma Sagor: Comilla, Chittagong
Gomti River: Comilla, Chittagong
Gunaighor Baitul Asgar Seven Dome Mosque: Comilla, Chittagong
Itakhola Mura: Comilla, Chittagong
Jagannath Dev Mandir: Comilla, Chittagong
Jogonnath Dighi: Comilla, Chittagong
Jorakanon Dighi: Comilla, Chittagong
Kotila Mura: Comilla, Chittagong
Lalmai Mondir: Comilla, Chittagong
Maynamati War Cemetery: Comilla, Chittagong
Nawab Faizunnesa Chowdhurani and Nawab Bari: Comilla, Chittagong
Palace of Queen Mainamati: Comilla, Chittagong
Rasmalai In Matri Bhandar: Comilla, Chittagong
Rupban Mura: Comilla, Chittagong
Shah Shuja Mosque: Comilla, Chittagong
Shalbonbihar & Archaeological Museum: Comilla, Chittagong
Adinath Temple Cox's Bazar: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Aggmeda Kang, Temple of Rakhain Tribe: Cox's Bazar.: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Badar Mokam Mosque: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Bir Kamalar Dighi: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Buddhist Monastery At Moheshkhali: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Buddhist Paggoda: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Burmese Market: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Chera Dwip: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Cox's Bazar Circuit House: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Cox's Bazar Radar Station: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Cox's Bazar Sea Beach: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Dam on Naf River, Shooting Spot: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Dulhazra Safari Park: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Gurjan Garden: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Himchari National Park: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Himchari Waterfalls: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Inani Beach: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Kana Rajar Suranga: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Kolatoli Beach: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Kutubdia Island: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Kutubdia Light House: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Lamarpara Kyang: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Marisbunia Sea Beach: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Moheskhali Islands: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Naf River: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Netong Hill National Park: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Oyster Market: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Ramkot: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Ramu Moitry Bihar: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Ramu Temple: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Rezu Khal and The Bridge: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Rubber Dam: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Shahpori Island: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Sheikh Kamal International Stadium: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Sonadia Island: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
St. Martins Island: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Teknaf Game Reserve: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Teknaf Sea Beach: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
The Zedis of Ramu: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Well of Mathin: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong
Belonia: Feni, Chittagong
Bijoy Singh Dighi: Feni, Chittagong
Chand Gazi Bhuiya Mosque: Feni, Chittagong
Dighi of Rajajhi: Feni, Chittagong
Feni Girls Cadet College: Feni, Chittagong
Hatia Islands: Feni, Chittagong
Mohammad Ali Chowdhury Mosque: Feni, Chittagong
Muhuri Irrigation Project: Feni, Chittagong
Pagla Miar Mazar: Feni, Chittagong
Shil Stone at Shilua: Feni, Chittagong
10 Number Jhorna: Khagrachari, Chittagong
100 Years Old Tree: Khagrachari, Chittagong
400 Years Old Banyan Tree: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Alutila Cave: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Alutila Hill: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Dighinala Bon Bihar: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Dui Tila & Tin Tila: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Hilly Agricultural Research Center: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Kasing Waterfalls: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Mohalchari Lake: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Mung Rajbari: Khagrachari, Chittagong
New Zealand: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Nunchhori Debota Pukur: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Panichari Brihot Buddha Sculpture: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Parjatan Motel: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Pond of Angel: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Richhang Waterfalls: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Sapchari Waterfalls: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Toiduchara Waterfalls: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Vogoban Tila: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Waterfall of Alutila: Khagrachari, Chittagong
Dalal Bazar Jomidar Palace: Lakshmipur, Chittagong
Jeen Mosque: Lakshmipur, Chittagong
Kamankhola Jomidar Palace: Lakshmipur, Chittagong
Khoa Sagor Dighi: Lakshmipur, Chittagong
Moju Chowdhuri Ghat: Lakshmipur, Chittagong
Motka Mosque: Lakshmipur, Chittagong
Tita Khan Mosque: Lakshmipur, Chittagong
Bozra Shahi Mosque: Noakhali, Chittagong
Gandhi Ashrom Trust: Noakhali, Chittagong
Nijhum Dip: Noakhali, Chittagong
Chakma Rajbari: Rangamati, Chittagong
DC Banglo Rangamati: Rangamati, Chittagong
Freedom Fighter H. T. Imam Road: Rangamati, Chittagong
Kaptai Lake: Rangamati, Chittagong
Kaptai National Park: Rangamati, Chittagong
Karnafuli Lake: Rangamati, Chittagong
L.H Niblet Monument & Tomb: Rangamati, Chittagong
Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary: Rangamati, Chittagong
Parjatan Motel & Hanging Bridge: Rangamati, Chittagong
Peda Ting Ting Island: Rangamati, Chittagong
Pukur Para Jhorna: Rangamati, Chittagong
Raikhong Lake: Rangamati, Chittagong
Rajban Bihar Pagoda: Rangamati, Chittagong
Sajek and Marissa Valley: Rangamati, Chittagong
Shuvolong Waterfalls: Rangamati, Chittagong
Sijuk Waterfalls: 1: Rangamati, Chittagong
Tribal Cultural Institute Museum: Rangamati, Chittagong

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Detailed Info

Chittagong Division area 33771.18 sq km, located in between 20°43´ and 24°16´ north latitudes and in between 90°32´ and 92°41´ east longitudes. It is bounded by dhaka and sylhet divisions on the north, bay of bengal and arakan (Myanmar) on the south, Mizoram, tripura states of India and Chin state of Myanmar on the east, Dhaka and barisal divisions on the west. There are many lofty hills in Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Bandarban and in the eastern part of Chittagong districts.

Population Total 24290384; male 52.03%, female 47.97%; Muslim 79%, Hindu 12.65%, Buddhist 7.08%, Christian 0.84% and others 0.43%.

Water bodies Main rivers: meghna, matamuhuri, titas, dakatia, gumti, feni, karnafuli and sangu; Sandwip, Hatiya, Kutubdia, Maheshkhali and st martin’s island are notable.

Administration Chittagong Division was formed in 1984 with 11 districts as a result of the administrative decentralisation. The greater Sylhet district was separated from Chittagong Division with the formation of sylhet division in 1995. Chittagong Municipality was established on 27 June 1977; chittagong city corporation was formed on 31 July 1990.

Religious institutions Mosque 34025, temple 1402, church 175, tomb 609, pagoda 162, Buddhist Vihara 4, sacred place 9.

Literacy rate and educational institutions Average literacy 44.41%; male 48.38%, female 39.84%. Educational institutions: university 6, medical college 2, cadet college 2, marine academy 1, technical education college 4, teachers’ training college 11, homeopathy college 7, college 345, law college 9, nursing institute 5, polytechnic institute 6, secondary school 2202, primary school 8786, community school 341, kindergarten 65, satellite school 104, madrasa 2017. Noted educational institutions: Chittagong University (1966), Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (1968), Feni Government College (1922), Sir Asutosh Degree College (1939), Satkania College (1949), Cox’s Bazar Government College (1962), Lakshmipur Government College (1964), Chakaria College (1968), Khagrachhari Government College (1974), Comilla Victoria College, Brahmanbaria Government College, Jilani Chisti College, Faridganj Degree College, Haimchar Degree College, Puran Bazar Degree College, Hajiganj Model College, Matlab College, Fulgazi Government College (1972), Sonagazi Government College (1972), Comilla Zila School (1837), Patiya Ideal High School (1845), Noakhali Zila School (1853), Annada Government High School (1875), Chandipur Mansa High School (1924), Bishnupur High School (1925), Feni Model High School (1927), Bandarban Government High School, Ramgarh Government High School (1952), Adampur Fazil Madrasa (1917), Feni Alia Madrasa (1923).

Main sources of income Agriculture 47.94%, non-agricultural labourer 4.80%, industry 0.9%, commerce 14.38%, transport & communication 2.82%, service 11.93%, construction 1.88%, religious service 0.34%, rent & remittance 4.65% and others 10.80%.

Health centres Hospital and clinic 191, upazila health complex 107, health and family planning centre 504, T.B hospital 10, community hospital 58, maternity and child welfare centre 37, police hospital 9, railway hospital 8, veterinary hospital 21, satellite clinic 114, charitable dispensary 68.

Source: Banglapedia

Details: Written by Zannat; Published: 10 December 2014; Last Updated: 28 May 2018