Sandwip Municipality(Municipality)

At a glance

Area

Approximately 12.7 square kilometers

Population

Approximately 40,000 (2022 Census)

Number of Wards

9

Boundaries

North by Kalapania and Haramia unions, South by Muchapur union, East by Sandwip Channel and Sitakunda coast, West by Rahmatpur and Bauria unions

Main River

Sandwip Channel and Bay of Bengal surrounding area

Post Code

4301

Literacy Rate

Approximately 75 percent

Main Occupations

Fishing, agriculture, business, and expatriate life

Main Crops

Paddy, betel nut, and winter crops

There are several important commercial centers and markets in and around Sandwip Municipality, among which the Upazila Sadar Bazar is prominent. Being located on the mainland of Sandwip island, it serves as the main hub of business and trade for the entire upazila.

This area is part of an island region formed by silt accumulation at the estuary of the Bay of Bengal and the Sandwip Channel. While river erosion has been a long-standing natural feature here, the municipal area is relatively protected.

From historical and cultural perspectives, Sandwip is an ancient settlement. It features some old relics from the British and landlord eras, along with sites commemorating the Liberation War. Several ancient mosques and Eidgah grounds are located in the center of the municipality.

This municipality hosts several old and renowned educational institutions, including Sandwip Government College, Mostafizur Rahman Degree College, and Sandwip Public High School. For healthcare, there is an Upazila Health Complex and several private clinics.

Water transport is the primary mode of travel to Sandwip Municipality. One can reach Sandwip by taking a steamer or speedboat from Kumira Ghat in Sitakunda or Chattogram city to Guptachhara Ghat, and then traveling to the municipality by road using rickshaws or CNG auto-rickshaws. Internal paved roads facilitate road communication within the island.

This region is the birthplace of many eminent personalities, among whom revolutionaries of the anti-British movement and litterateurs are particularly notable.