Manikganj
Manikganj মানিকগঞ্জ | |
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 Darul Uloom Manikganj | |
  Manikganj  Manikganj | |
| Coordinates: 23°51′N 90°01′E / 23.850°N 90.017°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka |
| District | Manikganj |
| Upazila | Manikganj Sadar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Manikganj Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 71,698 |
| • Density | 31,000/km2 (81,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+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 green and pollution free towns in Bangladesh. The recent urbanization and highway built joining Dhaka and Singair Upazila has given it an outstanding roadview and better communication. The river Padma flows beside this district and given life to 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 never failed to amaze the visitors.[1]
Demographics
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
- Manikganj Bustand
- Manikganj District
- Manikganj Sadar Upazila
- List of cities and towns in Bangladesh
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
References
- ^ "Manikganj Village 's civic body". Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Community Tables: Manikganj district" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
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