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- This article is about the District. For the town, see Rangamati.
| Rangamati Hill District Ramytte(Chakma) রাঙ্গামাটি পার্বত্য জেলা(Bengali) |
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  Rangamati Hill District
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| Coordinates: 22°38′N 92°12′E / 22.633°N 92.2°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Rangamati District |
| Government | |
| - Member of the Parliament from Rangamati Hill District | Dipankar Talukder |
| - Deputy Commissioner(D.C) | Saurendra Nath Chakrabhartty |
| - Chakma Raja (Chakma Circle Chief) | Raja Debashish Roy |
| - Pouroshava Mayor | Habibur Rahman |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2,361.5 sq mi (6,116.13 km2) |
| - Land | 1,862.8 sq mi (4,824.63 km2) |
| - Water | 498.7 sq mi (1,291.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 [1] ft (14 m) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 508,182 |
| - Density | 215/sq mi (83/km2) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| - Summer (DST) | BDST (UTC+7) |
| Postal Code | 4500 |
| Area code(s) | 0351 |
| Website | http://www.dcrangamati.gov.bd/ |
| Poulation & Area related info taken from http://www.dcrangamati.gov.bd/ | |
Rangamati(Bengali:রাঙ্গামাটি পার্বত্য জেলা) is a district in South-eastern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the town of Rangamati serves as the headquarters of the district. Area-wise, Rangamati is the largest district of the country.
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Geography
Rangamati is located in the Chittagong Division. The total area of the district is 6116.13 sq km. It is bounded by the Tripura state of India on the north, Bandarban District on the south, Mizoram State of India and Chin State of Myanmar on the east, and Khagrachari and Chittagong Districts on the west.
It’s a combination of Hill- Lake-Plain land The area of the district is 6116.13 sq. km of which 1291.5 sq. km is riverine and 4824.63 sq.km.is under forest vegetation and the lake area is about 650 sq. km.
Demography
The total population is 5,08,182 according to 2005 census of which tribal 52% and non-tribal 48%. The number of males is 2,87,060 and the females are 2,38,043 (Census 2001). The density of population is 83 per square kilometer (Census 2001). The number of household is 1,03,974 having the household size 4.8 (Census 2001). The total population is divided into Bangalees and eleven tribes (ethnic minorities): Chakma, Marma, Tanchangya, Tripura, Pankua, Lushi, Khiang, Murang, Rakhain, Chak, Bowm,Khumi.[2]
Tribal population : (as per census of 2005 ):
Chakma-1,86,395, Marma-44,727, Tanchanga-18,607, Tripura-6,697, Pankho- 2,118, Bowm-1,053, khyang- 791, Lusai- 217, Chak- 177, Rakhain-70, Khumi-50,Gurkha-03,Etc-174[3]
As per 1991 census, the religious break up of the population of the district were: Buddhist 53.83%,Muslim 39.28%, Hindu 5.62% and Christian 1.12%.Genderwise, male constituted 53.59% and female constituted 46.41% of the population.[4]
Rangamati Town
Rangamati Town is mainly divided into 13 areas. Namely Vedvedi, Collegegate, Rajbari, Newmarket, Banarupa, Kathaltoli, Fishery Ghath, Reserve Bazar, Launch Ghath, Pathor Ghata, Tabalchori, Mazher Basti, Asam Basti.
- For the Town, see Rangamati.
Subdivisions
The district of Rangamati consists of 10 upazilas, 1 municipality, 9 wards, 35 mahallas, 50 union parishads, 162 mouzas and 1347 villages. The upazilas are Baghaichhari, Barkal, Kawkhali, Belaichhari, Kaptai, Juraichhari, Langadu, Nannerchar, RajasthaliRangapani and Rangamati sadar.
List of Unions in Rangamati District
- Rangamati Sadar Upazila
- Balukhali
- Bandukbhanga
- Jibtoli
- Kutukchari
- Mogban
- Shapchari
- Belaichhari Upazila
- Bilaichari Sadar
- Farua
- Kengrachari
- Bagaichhari Upazila
- Baghaichari
- Bangaltali
- Khedar Mara
- Marishya
- Rupakari
- Sajek
- Sarbotali
- Barkal Upazila
- Aimachara
- Baraharina
- Barkal
- Bhushonchara
- Subalong
- Juraichhari Upazila
- Bonjugichara
- Dumdumia
- Jurachari
- Moydong
- Rajasthali Upazila
- Bangalhalia
- Gainda
- Ghilachari
- Kaptai Upazila
- Chandraghona
- Chithmorong
- Kaptai
- Raikhali
- Wagga
- Langadu Upazila
- Betbunia
- Fatikchari
- Ghagra
- Kolompati
- Adarakchara
- Bhasonna Adam
- Boghachatar
- Gulshyakhali
- Kalapagazya
- Langadu
- Myanimukh
- Nannerchar Upazila
- Burighat
- Ghilachari
- Naniarchar
- Sabekkhong
Gallery
 Hill top house near the BDR Camp |
 Lake Surrounded By Hills during Winter |
 Sun Rays Through The Clouds |
 Clouds and Hills Beside Rangamati Lake |
 Fishing Boat of the Rangamati locals |
 Local Markets of Rangamati |
 Local People using boats for transportation |
 Buddhist Temple |
 Tribal People |
 Green Grass Hills and Houses |
 Shuvolong Waterfall |
 A hanging bridge in Rangamati |
 The picture is taken from a hill top near the bridge |
Places of interest
- Kaptai has Bangladesh's only hydro-electric project. The Kaptai Dam on the Karnaphuli River created for this purpose resulted in the Kaptai Lake.
See also
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