FatikchhariFatikchhari(Upazila)
Fatikchhari Upazila is an administrative area in Chattogram District, located to the north of the district headquarters.
The place is known for being one of the largest upazilas in the country, traditional tea gardens, and vast area.
At a glance
- Area
- 773.21 square kilometers
- Population
- 529,716 (2022 Census)
- Number of unions
- 18
- Boundaries
- Tripura state of India and Ramgarh upazila to the north, Hathazari and Rauzan upazilas to the south, Ramgarh, Nazirhat and Manikchhari upazilas to the east, Sitakunda and Mirsarai upazilas to the west
- Main rivers
- Halda, Dhurung and Feni
- Post code
- 4350
- Literacy rate
- 76.05 percent
- Main occupations
- Agriculture, service and business
- Main crops
- Paddy, tea and rubber
The northern and eastern parts of Fatikchhari Upazila border the Tripura state of India and parts of Khagrachhari district. Nanupur and Bibirhat markets are known as important commercial centers in this region.
The Halda and Dhurung rivers flow through the upazila, playing an important role in its geography and agriculture. It also features a diversity of hilly terrain and plains.
There are several historical and religious establishments in this upazila, among which the shrine of Hazrat Aulia and various ancient mosques and temples are notable. Several resistance battles took place in this area during the Liberation War.
Notable educational institutions here include Fatikchhari Degree College, Nanupur Layla Kabir College, Jameul Ulum Madrasah and Bhujpur National School. Fatikchhari Upazila Health Complex provides medical services here.
Fatikchhari is easily accessible from Chattogram city by road using buses or CNG-operated auto-rickshaws. There is also rail communication up to Nazirhat.
Notable personalities of the area include freedom fighters and eminent figures in various fields.
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