Rangamati District Information
Area: 6116.13 square kilometers.
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, Khagrachhari and Chittagong districts on the west.
Profile:
Rangamati subdivision was turned into a district in 1983. It consists of 10 upazilas, 1 municipality, 9 wards, 35 mahallas, 50 union parishads, 162 mouzas and 1347 villages.
Rangamati District is located in Chittagong Division. Districts in Chittagong Division are Bandarban, Brahmanbaria, Chandpur, Chittagong, Comilla, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Khagrachhari, Lakshmipur, Noakhali, and Rangamati.
Upazilla/ Thana:
Baghaichhari Upazila, Barkal Upazila, Belaichhari Upazila, Juraichhari Upazila, Kaptai Upazila, Kawkhali Upazila, Langadu Upazila, Nannerchar Upazila, Rajasthali Upazila, Rangamati Sadar Upazila
History:
Before the Muslim conquest Rangamati region was a contesting ground between the kings of the Tripura and the Arakan. In 1966 this region came under the Mughals. It was leased to the English East India Company in 1760-61. In 1737 one tribal leader Sher Mosta Khan took refuge with the Mughals. From this time onward the Chakmas settled in this region who were followed by other ethnic nationals.
Rangamati District:
(CHITTAGONG division) with an area of 6116.13 sq km, 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, KHAGRACHHARI and CHITTAGONG districts on the west. Annual average temperature: maximum 34.6°C, minimum 13.4°C; annual rainfall 3031 mm. Rivers are KARNAFULI, Thega, Horina, Kassalong, Shublang, Chingri, Rainkhiang and Kaptai.
Rangamati (Town) a municipal town, consists of 9 wards and 35 mahallas. The area of the town is 64.75 sq km. The town has a population of 65294; male 57.68%, female 42.32%. Density of population is 1008 per sq km. Literacy rate among the town people is 60.8%. The town has one dakbungalow.
Administration Rangamati subdivision was turned into a district in 1983. It 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, RAJASTHALI and RANGAMATI SADAR.
Archaeological heritage and relics Palace, dighi and mosque of Raja Jan Bashk Khan, remnants of the residence of Raja Harish Chandra Roy and the hanging bridge.
Historical event Before the Muslim conquest Rangamati region was a contesting ground between the kings of the Tripura and the Arakan. In 1966 this region came under the Mughals. It was leased to the English East India Company in 1760-61. In 1737 one tribal leader Sher Mosta Khan took refuge with the Mughals. From this time onward the Chakmas settled in this region who were followed by other ethnic nationals.
Population 507180; male 53.59%, female 46.41%; Muslim 39.28%, Hindu 5.62%, Christian 1.12%, Buddhist 53.83%, and others 0.15%; ethnic nationals: Chakma, Bome, Chak, Khumi, Kheyang, Lusai, Mo, Murang, Panku, Santal, Manipuri.
Literacy and educational institutions Average literacy 36.5%; male 45.8% and female 24.7%. Educational institutions: government college 2, non-government college 13, government high school 6, non-government high school 45, junior school 22, government primary school 291, non-government primary school 120, madrasa 61, technical school 7.
Cultural organisations Club 155, public library 3, cinema hall 5, officers club 2, shilpakala academy 2.
Main occupations Agriculture 41.94%, agricultural labourer 12.06%, wage labourer 4.95%, commerce 8.22%, service 13.04%, fishing 2.02%, industry 4.57%, forestry 3.2% and others 10%.
Land use Cultivable land 12275 hectares.
Value of land Market price of cultivable land is approximately Tk. 10000 per 0.01 hectare.
Main crops Paddy, jute, potato, cotton, corn, mustard seed.
Main fruits Mango, jackfruit, banana, pineapple, litchi, black berry.
Manufactories Major manufactories include Chandraghona Paper and Rayon Mill, Plywood Factory, Hydro-electric Project, Satellite Station at Betbunia, Ghagra Textile Mills, etc.
Cottage industries Weaving, goldsmith, blacksmith, wood work, welding, etc.
Main hats and bazars Major hats and bazars include Marisha, Dudchhari, Maini, Sublang, Rangamati, Kaptai, Bangalhalia, Roykhali, Baraichhari, Ghagda, Kawkhali, Kutubchhari, Naniarchhar, Barkal, Baghaichhari, Belaichhari, Juraichhari, Langadu, Rajasthali.
Main exports Timber, jackfruit, pineapple, forest goods.
Health centres Upazila health complex 10, union health centre 28, family planning centre 48
Rangamati-It is an excellent scenic beauty and lakeside location North Eastern part of Bangladesh.
Rangamati is 77 km away from Chittagong.It is a district headquarters of Rangamati district of Chittagong Hill Tracts of North Eastern part of Bangladesh.Rangamati is surrounded by lake which is excellent location that attracts the tourist or visitors anywhere in the World. From Chittagong,on way to Rangamati you can find beautiful road, lush green fields, and sometimes beautiful forest hills.The Rangamati town is located is on the western bank of Kaptai Lake. The town is free from pollution and is not busy traffic at all.
Rangamati is a favourites holyday resort of it is scenic beauty and its lakeside location, its
colourful tribe, homespun textile product, ivory and jewellery and traditional handicrafts. The main inhabitant of Rangamati is Chakmas,Dewan and Talukdar and Moghs,besides,there is non-tribal communities are also staying in the Rangamati town. The Chakmas tribe are Buddhist by religion, they are simple and hospitable people and also well educated in compare to other cast, the Chakmas colourful and traditional dress are quite excellent.
It is here to be mentioned that, one religious tourist place in Rangamati which is called“BanaVihara’means Buddhist Temples. Which is beautiful architectural design. It is sacred place of Rangamati.The temple is surrounded by lake, it is not fulfill for the visiting tourists if he or she does not visit the temples inside.
For the tourist attraction of Rangamati are numerous, speedboat cruising, water sking,bathing or merely enjoying the nature as it is. It is rare tourists spot of eco-tourism, rural tourism and adventure tourism. Visitors are fascinated by the rich culture of its tribal people, a visit of tribal museum and the hanging bridge on the lake is must. In Rangamati Town, there is traditional local shop, especially handicraft and textiles like,BenTextiles,Banani Textile etc which is fascinated by the tourists.
It may here to be mentioned that,Khattolly Bil and Jhoghora Bil[Biggest Lakes] are wonderful scenic beauty in Rangamati district.
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation provides good hotels and cottage accommodation,auditorium,catering and other facilities at Rangamati.Besides that, many budget private hotels are available in Rangamati.Traditional hotels like,Sabarang and Peda Ting Ting are available in Rangamati.
Parjatan Motel,Rangamati,
Phno-0088-035163126,61046.
Rangamati - the lake district
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For tourists the attractions of Rangamati are numerous, speedboat cruising, water skiing, bathing or merely enjoying nature as it is. It is a rare spot for eco-tourism. Visitors are fascinated by the rich culture of its ethnic people. A visit to the tribal museum and the hanging bridge on the lake a must.
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation provides good hotel and cottage accommodation, auditorium, catering, speedboat and other facilities at Rangamati.
1. Hotel Green castle
Addess:1 Pathar Ghata, Rangamati phone:0351-63282
2. Hotel Lake View
Addess:Resurv Bazar, Rangamati phone:0351-3373
3.Hotel Shapla
Addess:New Court Building Banarupa, Rangamati phone:0351-3396
4.Hotel Sufia
Addess:Kathalthati, Rangamati phone:0351-2145,0351-2314
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