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According to the [[2022 Census of Bangladesh]], Rangamati Hill District had 153,482 households and a population of 647,586 with an average 4.15 people per household. Among the population, 119,027 (18.38%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 106 people per km<sup>2</sup>. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 71.41%, compared to the national average of 74.80%.The sex ratio of the district was at 106 males per 100 females. Approximately, 47.56% of the population lived in urban areas.<ref name="2022census">{{Cite book |url=http://nsds.bbs.gov.bd/storage/files/1/Publications/PHCensus/Chattaogram/District%20Report%20Rangamati.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Rangamati |date=June 2024 |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]] |isbn=978-984-475-257-3 |series= District Series |location=Dhaka |pages=}}</ref><ref name="2022census-prelim">{{Cite book |title=Population and Housing Census 2022: Preliminary Report |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vhn2t_PbEzo5-NDGBeoFJq4XCoSzOVKg/view |date=August 2022 |publisher=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |pages=viii, 29, 38, 45 |isbn=978-984-35-2977-0}}</ref>
According to the [[2022 Census of Bangladesh]], Rangamati Hill District had 153,482 households and a population of 647,586 with an average 4.15 people per household. Among the population, 119,027 (18.38%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 106 people per km<sup>2</sup>. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 71.41%, compared to the national average of 74.80%.The sex ratio of the district was at 106 males per 100 females. Approximately, 47.56% of the population lived in urban areas.<ref name="2022census-district">{{Cite book |url=http://nsds.bbs.gov.bd/storage/files/1/Publications/PHCensus/Chattaogram/District%20Report%20Rangamati.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Rangamati |date=June 2024 |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]] |isbn=978-984-475-257-3 |pages=xiii-xiv, 235-239}}</ref><ref name="2022census-prelim">{{Cite book |title=Population and Housing Census 2022: Preliminary Report |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vhn2t_PbEzo5-NDGBeoFJq4XCoSzOVKg/view |date=August 2022 |publisher=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |pages=viii, 29, 38, 45 |isbn=978-984-35-2977-0}}</ref>


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According to the 2022 census, there were a total of 372,875 (57.58%) indigenous people in the district. The population of major ethnic minorities are [[Chakma people|Chakma]] 276,048, [[Marma people|Marma]] 51,403, [[Tanchangya people|Tanchangya]] 27,975, [[Tripuri people|Tripura]] 12,300, [[Khyang people|Khyang]] 1,670, and [[Pankhu]] 1,398.<ref name="2022census-district" />
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[[Image:Hilly Children-Rangamati-Biplob Rahman.jpg|thumb|200px|Indigenous children, Rangamati.|left]]

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As per the 2022 census, there were a total of 372,875 (57.58%) indigenous people in the district.The population of major ethnic minorities are [[Chakma people|Chakma]] 276,048, [[Marma people|Marma]] 51,403, [[Tanchangya people|Tanchangya]] 27,975, [[Tripuri people|Tripura]] 12,300, [[Khyang people|Khyang]] 1,670, [[Pankhu]] 1,398.<ref>https://bbs.gov.bd/site/page/2888a55d-d686-4736-bad0-54b70462afda/-</ref>


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|label2 = [[Bengalis|Bengali]]
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|label3 = [[Marma people|Marma]]
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|label4 = [[Tanchangya people|Tanchangya]]
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|label5 = [[Tripuri people|Tripura]]
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===Bengali in Rangamati===
===Bengalis===
According to 2022 census, [[Bengalis|Bengali]]s are the second largest in [[Rangamati Hill District ]](42.42%) with almost equal to [[Chakma people ]](42.63%) .
According to the 2022 census, [[Bengalis]] are the second largest ethnic group in [[Rangamati Hill District]] (42.42%), nearly as numerous as [[Chakma people]] (42.63%).


They are largest ethnic group in [[Langadu Upazila]](76.50%), [[Kaptai Upazila ]](55.71%), [[Rangamati Sadar Upazila ]](52.33%) and [[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kaukhali Upazila]](44.88%) .
They are largest ethnic group in [[Langadu Upazila]] (76.50%), [[Kaptai Upazila]] (55.71%), [[Rangamati Sadar Upazila]] (52.33%) and [[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kaukhali Upazila]] (44.88%).<ref name="2022census-district" />


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! Percentage of Bengalis<ref name="2022census-district" />
! District
! Percentage of Bengali <ref name="bbs.portal.gov.bd">https://bbs.portal.gov.bd/site/page/b432a7e5-8b4d-4dac-a76c-a9be4e85828c</ref><ref name="2022census" />
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| align='center' |76.50%
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|[[Kaptai Upazila]]
|[[Kaptai Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 55.71%
|align=center| 55.71%
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|[[Rangamati Sadar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Sadar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 52.33%
|align=center| 52.33%
|-
|-
|[[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kaukhali Upazila]]
|[[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kawkhali Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 44.88%
|align=center| 44.88%
|-
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|[[Rajasthali Upazila]]
|[[Rajasthali Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 32.33%
|align=center| 32.33%
|-
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|[[Barkal Upazila]]
|[[Barkal Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 28.96%
|align=center| 28.96%
|-
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|[[Bagaichhari Upazila]]
|[[Bagaichhari Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 28.22%
|align=center| 28.22%
|-
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|[[Naniarchar Upazila]]
|[[Naniarchar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 18.27%
|align=center| 18.27%
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|-
|[[Belaichhari Upazila]]
|[[Belaichhari Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 15.87%
|align=center| 15.87%
|-
|-
|[[Juraichhari Upazila]]
|[[Juraichhari Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 4.65%
|align=center| 4.65%
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[[Image:Hilly Children-Rangamati-Biplob Rahman.jpg|thumb|200px|Indigenous children, Rangamati|right]]


===Chakma in Rangamati===
===Chakmas===
According to 2022 census, [[Chakma people|Chakma]]s are the largest ethnic group in [[Rangamati Hill District]] (42.63%).
According to the 2022 census, [[Chakma people|Chakma]]s are the largest ethnic group in Rangamati District (42.63%).


They are the largest ethnic group in [[Juraichhari Upazila ]](91.15%), [[Naniarchar Upazila]](79.89%), [[Barkal Upazila ]](69.33%) and [[Bagaichhari Upazila ]](66.19%) .
They are the largest ethnic group in [[Juraichhari Upazila]] (91.15%), [[Naniarchar Upazila]] (79.89%), [[Barkal Upazila]] (69.33%) and [[Bagaichhari Upazila]] (66.19%).<ref name="2022census-district" />


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! Percentage of Chakma<ref name="bbs.portal.gov.bd"/><ref name="2022census" />
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|[[Juraichhari Upazila]]
|[[Juraichhari Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 91.15%
|align=center| 91.15%
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|[[Naniarchar Upazila]]
|[[Naniarchar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 79.89%
|align=center| 79.89%
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|[[Barkal Upazila]]
|[[Barkal Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 69.33%
|align=center| 69.33%
|-
|-
|[[Bagaichhari Upazila]]
|[[Bagaichhari Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 66.19%
|align=center| 66.19%
|-
|-
|[[Rangamati Sadar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Sadar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 41.23%
|align=center| 41.23%
|-
|-
|[[Belaichhari Upazila]]
|[[Belaichhari Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 26.68%
|align=center| 26.68%
|-
|-
|[[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kaukhali Upazila]]
|[[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kawkhali Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 25.92%
|align=center| 25.92%
|-
|-
|[[Langadu Upazila]]
|[[Langadu Upazila]]
| [[Rangamati Hill District]]
| align='center' |23.10%
| align='center' |23.10%
|-
|-
|[[Kaptai Upazila]]
|[[Kaptai Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 2.25%
|align=center| 2.25%
|-
|-
|[[Rajasthali Upazila]]
|[[Rajasthali Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 0.97%
|align=center| 0.97%
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|-
|}
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===Marma in Rangamati ===
===Marmas===
According to 2022 census, [[Marma people|Marma]]s are third largest ethnic group in [[Rangamati Hill District ]](7.93%).
According to the 2022 census, [[Marma people|Marma]]s are third largest ethnic group in Rangamati District (7.93%).


They are the largest ethnic group in [[Rajasthali Upazila ]](36.65%) and second largest in [[Kaptai Upazila ]](28.59%) and [[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kaukhali Upazila]](27.86%).
They are the largest ethnic group in [[Rajasthali Upazila]] (36.65%) and second largest in [[Kaptai Upazila]] (28.59%) and [[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kawkhali Upazila]] (27.86%).<ref name="2022census-district" />

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|[[Rajasthali Upazila]]
|[[Rajasthali Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 36.65%
|align=center| 36.65%
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|[[Kaptai Upazila]]
|[[Kaptai Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 28.59%
|align=center| 28.59%
|-
|-
|[[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kaukhali Upazila]]
|[[Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati|Kawkhali Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 27.86%
|align=center| 27.86%
|-
|[[Belaichhari Upazila]]
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|align=center| 8.97%
|-
|-
|[[Rangamati Sadar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Sadar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 1.89%
|align=center| 1.89%
|-
|-
|[[Naniarchar Upazila]]
|[[Naniarchar Upazila]]
|[[Rangamati Hill District]]
|align=center| 1.74%
|align=center| 1.74%
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| align='center' |<1%
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===Tanchangyas===
===Tanchangya in Rangamati ===
According to 2022 census, [[Tanchangya people|Tanchangya]]s are fourth largest ethnic group in [[Rangamati Hill District]](4.32%).
According to the 2022 census, [[Tanchangya people|Tanchangya]]s are the fourth largest ethnic group in Rangamati District (4.32%).


They are the largest ethnic group in [[Belaichhari Upazila]] (38.77%).<ref name="2022census" />
They are the largest ethnic group in [[Belaichhari Upazila]] (38.77%).<ref name="2022census-district" />

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===Tripura in Rangamati ===
===Tripuras===
According to 2022 census, [[Tripuri people|Tripura]]s are fifth largest ethnic group in [[Rangamati Hill District]](1.90%).
According to the 2022 census, [[Tripuri people|Tripura]]s are the fifth largest ethnic group in Rangamati District (1.90%).<ref name="2022census-district" />

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|[[Rajasthali Upazila]]
|[[Rajasthali Upazila]]
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===Khyang in Rangamati===
===Khyangs===
According to 2022 census, there are 1670 kyang in [[Rangamati district]] .
According to the 2022 census, there are 1,670 kyang in Rangamati District.<ref name="2022census-district" />
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===Phanko in Rangamati===
===Phankos===
According to 2022 census, there are 1,398 Phankos live in [[Rangamati district]].
According to the 2022 census, there are 1,398 Phankos live in Rangamati District.<ref name="2022census-district" />
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|[[Belaichhari Upazila]]
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|align=center| 1.68%
|align=center| 1.69%
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|[[Rangamati Sadar Upazila]]
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Revision as of 18:10, 29 November 2024

This article is about the district. For the town, see Rangamati.

Rangamati
রাঙ্গামাটি
District
View of the Sajek Valley
View of the Sajek Valley
Location of Rangamati District within Bangladesh
Location of Rangamati District within Bangladesh
Map
Expandable map of Rangamati District
Coordinates: 22°38′N 92°12′E / 22.633°N 92.200°E / 22.633; 92.200
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong Division
CapitalRangamati
Government
 • TypeDistrict Council
 • BodyRangamati Hill District Council
 • District Council ChairmanAung Sui Pru Chowdhury
 • Deputy CommissionerMohammad Mizanur Rahman
 • Chief Executive OfficerS. M. Zakir Hossain [1]
Area
 • Total
6,116.11 km2 (2,361.44 sq mi)
 • Land4,824.63 km2 (1,862.80 sq mi)
 • Water1,291.5 km2 (498.7 sq mi)
 • Rank1 (Largest District of Bangladesh)
Elevation
[2]
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
647,586
 • Rank62 (Among 64)
 • Density110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal Code
4500
Area code0351
ISO 3166 codeBD-56
HDI (2018)0.593[4]
medium · 14th of 21
Websitewww.rangamati.gov.bd
Population & Area related info taken from রাঙ্গামাটি জেলা তথ্য বাতায়নে আপনাকে স্বাগতম [Welcome to the Rangamati district portal]. Deputy Commissioner Rangamati (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 17 January 2013.

Rangamati District (Bengali: রাঙ্গামাটি জেলা) is a district in south-eastern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Chattogram Division,[5] and the town of Rangamati serves as the headquarters of the district. By area, Rangamati is the largest district of the country.

Geography

Rangamati is located in the Chittagong Division. It is bordered by the Tripura state of India to the north, Bandarban District to the south, Mizoram State of India and Chin State of Myanmar to the east, and Khagrachari and Chittagong Districts to the west. Rangamati is the only district in Bangladesh with international borders with two countries: India and Myanmar.

The area of the district is 6116 km2 of which 1292 km2 is riverine and 4825 km2 is under forest vegetation.

History

Rangamati was a contesting ground for the kings of Tripura and Arakan. This region was under the Mughal Empire after the Muslim invasion in 1566.[6] In 1737, Sher Mosta Khan, a tribal leader, took refuge with the Mughals. Subsequently, the Chakma settlement began along with various other settlements of varying ethnicity.[6] From 1760 to 1761, the area was leased to the East India Company.[6]

Demography

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1974 202,798—    
1981 301,753+5.84%
1991 401,388+2.89%
2001 508,182+2.39%
2011 595,979+1.61%
2022 647,586+0.76%
Sources:[3][7]

According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Rangamati Hill District had 153,482 households and a population of 647,586 with an average 4.15 people per household. Among the population, 119,027 (18.38%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 106 people per km2. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 71.41%, compared to the national average of 74.80%.The sex ratio of the district was at 106 males per 100 females. Approximately, 47.56% of the population lived in urban areas.[8][3]

According to the 2022 census, there were a total of 372,875 (57.58%) indigenous people in the district. The population of major ethnic minorities are Chakma 276,048, Marma 51,403, Tanchangya 27,975, Tripura 12,300, Khyang 1,670, and Pankhu 1,398.[8]

Ethnicity in the Rangamati District (2022)[8]

  Chakma (42.63%)
  Bengali (42.42%)
  Marma (7.94%)
  Tanchangya (4.32%)
  Tripura (1.90%)
  Khyang (0.26%)
  Pankhu (0.22%)
  Others (0.31%)

Bengalis

According to the 2022 census, Bengalis are the second largest ethnic group in Rangamati Hill District (42.42%), nearly as numerous as Chakma people (42.63%).

They are largest ethnic group in Langadu Upazila (76.50%), Kaptai Upazila (55.71%), Rangamati Sadar Upazila (52.33%) and Kaukhali Upazila (44.88%).[8]

Upazila Percentage of Bengalis[8]
Langadu Upazila 76.50%
Kaptai Upazila 55.71%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila 52.33%
Kawkhali Upazila 44.88%
Rajasthali Upazila 32.33%
Barkal Upazila 28.96%
Bagaichhari Upazila 28.22%
Naniarchar Upazila 18.27%
Belaichhari Upazila 15.87%
Juraichhari Upazila 4.65%
Indigenous children, Rangamati

Chakmas

According to the 2022 census, Chakmas are the largest ethnic group in Rangamati District (42.63%).

They are the largest ethnic group in Juraichhari Upazila (91.15%), Naniarchar Upazila (79.89%), Barkal Upazila (69.33%) and Bagaichhari Upazila (66.19%).[8]

Upazila Percentage of Chakmas[8]
Juraichhari Upazila 91.15%
Naniarchar Upazila 79.89%
Barkal Upazila 69.33%
Bagaichhari Upazila 66.19%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila 41.23%
Belaichhari Upazila 26.68%
Kawkhali Upazila 25.92%
Langadu Upazila 23.10%
Kaptai Upazila 2.25%
Rajasthali Upazila 0.97%

Marmas

According to the 2022 census, Marmas are third largest ethnic group in Rangamati District (7.93%).

They are the largest ethnic group in Rajasthali Upazila (36.65%) and second largest in Kaptai Upazila (28.59%) and Kawkhali Upazila (27.86%).[8]

Upazila Percentage of Marmas[8]
Rajasthali Upazila 36.65%
Kaptai Upazila 28.59%
Kawkhali Upazila 27.86%
Belaichhari Upazila 8.97%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila 1.89%
Naniarchar Upazila 1.74%
Others <1%

Tanchangyas

According to the 2022 census, Tanchangyas are the fourth largest ethnic group in Rangamati District (4.32%).

They are the largest ethnic group in Belaichhari Upazila (38.77%).[8]

Upazila Population Percentage of Tanchangya[8]
Belaichhari Upazila 11,452 38.77%
Rajasthali Upazila 4,542 16.30%
Kaptai Upazila 6,881 12.42%
Juraichhari Upazila 858 3.33%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila 3,488 2.38%
Kaukhali Upazila 677 1.02%
Others <100 <1%

Tripuras

According to the 2022 census, Tripuras are the fifth largest ethnic group in Rangamati District (1.90%).[8]

Upazila Population Percentage of Tripuras[8]
Rajasthali Upazila 2,273 8.16%
Belaichhari Upazila 1,796 6.08%
Baghaichhari Upazila 5,457 5.13%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila 2,206 1.50%
Others <1%

Khyangs

According to the 2022 census, there are 1,670 kyang in Rangamati District.[8]

Upazila Population Percentage of Khyangs[8]
Rajasthali Upazila 1,420 5.09%
Kaptai Upazila 177 0.32%
Others <100

Phankos

According to the 2022 census, there are 1,398 Phankos live in Rangamati District.[8]

Upazila Population Percentage of Phankos[8]
Belaichhari Upazila 498 1.69%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila 228 0.15%
Barkal Upazila 208 0.42%
Kaptai Upazila 143 0.26%
Baghaichhari Upazila 117 0.11%
Juraichhari Upazila 116 0.43%
Others <100

Religion

Rangamati is the only Buddhist majority district of Bangladesh. But, Two municipalities of Rangamati district, both Rangamati and Baghaichhari have Muslim majority. Moreover, Langadu Upazila has Muslim majority and Kaptai Upazila has muslim plurality. Rangamati Sadar Upazila has Buddhist plurality and others have Buddhist majority.

Religion in the Rangamati District (2022)[9][10]

  Buddhism (57.26%)
  Islam (36.26%)
  Hinduism (5.11%)
  Christianity (1.32%)
  Other (0.05%)
Religion in present-day Rangamati Hill District[a]
Religion Population (1941)[11]: 104–105  Percentage (1941) Population (2022) Percentage (2022)
Tribal[b] 102,275 93.21% N/A N/A
Islam 3,963 3.62% 234,834 36.26%
Hinduism 2,584 2.35% 33,112 5.11%
Christianity 60 0.06% 8,547 1.32%
Buddhism 565 0.51% 370,793 57.26%
Others [c] 279 0.25% 300 0.05%
Total Population 109,726 100% 647,586 100%

As per 1991 census, the Religious institutions in district include Pagoda 1230, Mosque 1059, Temple 65, Church 16. Genderwise, male constituted 53.59% and female constituted 46.41% of the population.[12]

Buddhism

According to 2022 census, Buddhism is the largest religion in Rangamati Hill District (57.25%).

Upazila District Percentage of Buddhism[13]
Juraichhari Upazila Rangamati Hill District 95.60%
Naniarchar Upazila Rangamati Hill District 83.18%
Belaichhari Upazila Rangamati Hill District 78.21%
Barkal Upazila Rangamati Hill District 75.81%
Bagaichhari Upazila Rangamati Hill District 67.99%
Rajasthali Upazila Rangamati Hill District 58.48%
Kaukhali Upazila Rangamati Hill District 56.76%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila Rangamati Hill District 48.50%
Kaptai Upazila Rangamati Hill District 45.35%
Langadu Upazila Rangamati Hill District 23.74%

Islam

According to 2022 census, Islam is the second largest in Rangamati district(36.26%).

Upazila District Percentage of Islam[13]
Langadu Upazila Rangamati Hill District 74.62%
Kaptai Upazila Rangamati Hill District 47.37%
Rangamati Sadar Upazila Rangamati Hill District 40.69%
Kaukhali Upazila Rangamati Hill District 40.05%
Bagaichhari Upazila Rangamati Hill District 24.74%
Barkal Upazila Rangamati Hill District 22.74%
Rajasthali Upazila Rangamati Hill District 21.92%
Naniarchar Upazila Rangamati Hill District 14.84%
Belaichhari Upazila Rangamati Hill District 10.62%
Juraichhari Upazila Rangamati Hill District 3.26%

Hinduism

According to 2022 census, Hinduism is third largest religion in Rangamati district(5.11%).

Upazila District Percentage of Hinduism [14][13]
Rangamati Sadar Upazila Rangamati District 10.29%
Rajasthali Upazila Rangamati District 8.77%
Baghaichhari Upazila Rangamati District 6.67%
Kaptai Upazila Rangamati District 6.23%
Kaukhali Upazila Rangamati District 3.09%
Naniarchar Upazila Rangamati District 1.87%
Belaichhari Upazila Rangamati District 1.24%
Langadu Upazila Rangamati District 1.23%
Barkal Upazila Rangamati Hill District 0.87%
Juraichhari Upazila Rangamati Hill District 0.63%

Christianity

According to 2022 census, Christianity is fourth largest religion in Rangamati district(1.32%).

Upazila District Percentage of Christianity[13]
Rajasthali Upazila Rangamati Hill District 10.83%
Belaichhari Upazila Rangamati Hill District 9.60%
Kaptai Upazila Rangamati Hill District 1.02%
Others <1%

Administration

For the District Administration, see District Administration, Rangamati.

District Administration is the apex office of a district at the present context of administrative setting of Bangladesh. It is the management of affairs within a district, which is the basic territorial unit of administration in the country. It is at this level that the common man comes into direct contact with the administration. The district falls under the charge of a district officer, called either Deputy Commissioner or District Collector or District Magistrate. This officer acts as the representative of the central government at this level. Like other district administrations of the country, District Administration Rangamati, widely known as the Office of the deputy commissioner is the representative of the cabinet in the Rangamati Hill District.

  • Deputy Commissioner (DC) & District Magistrate (DM): Md. Shamsul Arefin
  • Chairman of Zila Porishod: Brisketu Chakma
  • Chakma King: Debashish Roy[15]

Education

There are 291 government primary schools, 120 non-government primary schools, 22 junior schools, 6 government high schools, 45 non-government high schools, 2 government colleges, 13 non-government colleges, 61 madrasa, 7 technical schools, Rangamati Medical College and Rangamati Science and Technology University located throughout the district.

Subdistricts

The district of Rangamati consists of 10 upazilas, 1 municipality (9 wards and 35 mahallas), 50 union parishads, 162 mouzas and 1347 villages.

Upazilas

Economy

The economy of Rangamati is hugely dependent on agriculture with a total of 41.94% of the population employed there. Other occupational percentages are: 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%. A grand total of 12275 hectares of land is used for cultivation, producing food and non-food crops such as rice, potato, corn, mustard seed, cotton and jute among others. Fruits such as mango, jackfruit, banana, pineapple, litchi, black berry are also grown in Rangmati.

Notable cottage industries of Rangamati are weaving, blacksmithing and wood work. Weaving is particularly famous for their woolen and jute rugs and hand loom cloth. Major industries include Chandraghona paper and rayon mill, Plywood Factory, Ghagra Textile and a Satellite Station at Betbunia amongst many others, producing and exporting goods.[6]

Tourism

Kaptai lake

Main article: Kaptai Lake

Kaptai Lake is a man made lake in south-eastern Bangladesh. It is located in the Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District of Chittagong Division. The lake was created as a result of building the Kaptai Dam on the Karnaphuli River, as part of the Karnaphuli Hydro-electric project. The Kaptai Lake's average depth is 100 feet (30 m) and maximum depth is 490 feet (150 m). This lake was developed by inundating valleys and plain lands between the many hills.

Hanging Bridge

In Bengali the name of the Hanging Bridge is Jhulonto Bridge and this is also popular to its visitors. This hanging bridge is established on Kaptai Lake. This is the link way of Kaptai Lake. The total height of this bridge is 335 feet and is the landmark icon of Rangamati.[16]

Kaptai National Park

Kaptai National Park cascades between the Karnaphuly and Kaptai Mountain assortments. It was conventional in 1999 and its area is 5,464.78 hectares (13,503.8 acres). Prior to announcement of the national park it was Sitapahar Reserve. It is about 57 kilometre from Chittagong city. In this park one can find plenty of old trees which were planted in 1873. In Kaptai National Park, there is various wildlife such as deer, jungle cat, elephant, monkey, etc. Many species of birds may also be of interest to tourists and bird lovers. Kaptai National Park is a safe and sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. The Forest Division founded picnic spots, and restaurants in this park.[17]

Shuvolong Waterfalls

Shuvolong a place in Barkol sub district, located about 25 kilometres (11 kilometres as the crow flies) away from Rangamati town. There are few waterfalls in Shuvolong area with the largest one falling from as high as 300 feet. In the past several years, this place has turned into a tourist destination due to its waterfalls and nearby market. Shuvolong is accessible by speed boat or motor boats from Rangamati.[18]

Sajek valley

A view of Sajek.
View over the mountains, from Sajek

Sajek is a union at Baghaichari Upazila in Rangamati districts. Basically it is name of a river which separates Bangladesh from India. The river flows into the Karnafuli River in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Sajek Valley is situated in the North angle of Rangamati, near the Mizoram border boundary area. The valley is 1,800 ft high form sea level. Many small rivers flow through the hills - including the rivers Kachalon and Machalong. The main ethnic minorities on the valley are Chakma, Marma, Tripura, Pankua, Lushai. Marishsha is a name of a place near Sajek Valley. Most of the houses are made with bamboo. There is another place near Sajek, it is Kanlak, and it is known for its orange orchard.[citation needed]

Most attractions of the spot are sun set, rain, morning, evening, and night and aborigine people. Tourists can buy indigenous peoples' products from haat (markets). Roads are like big snake spirals on the mountains. Most of the people are Buddhist and others are Christian here. A new road has been built up to the Ruilui Para by the guidance of Bangladesh army. On the way traveller need to take permission from the army camp. Bangladesh army is very helpful and cooperative. Now mobile network is available here. The valley is in Rangamati but tourists can reach there from Khagrachhari, too. The route is Khagrachhori – Dighinala Bazaar – Bagaihat Bazaar – Machalong Haat – then Sajek. It is 62 km from Khagrachhari. Dighinala to Sajek is 40 km. Main transportation is Chander Gari.[19][20]

There is another one tourist destination which is popular among tourists named "Konglak Haphong" which is the highest peak of the Sajek Valley.[21]

Love Point

Main article: Love Point, Bangladesh
  • A resort at Sajek union, Rangamati
    A resort at Sajek union, Rangamati
  • Statue of sitting Buddha, Rangamati
    Statue of sitting Buddha, Rangamati
  • Shubhalang waterfall
    Shubhalang waterfall
  • The Hanging Bridge
    The Hanging Bridge
  • Lake surrounded by hills during winter
    Lake surrounded by hills during winter
  • Sun Rays Through The Clouds
    Sun Rays Through The Clouds
  • Clouds and hills Beside Rangamati Lake
    Clouds and hills Beside Rangamati Lake
  • Fishing boat of the Rangamati locals
    Fishing boat of the Rangamati locals
  • Local People using boats for transportation
    Local People using boats for transportation
  • Kaptai Lake view
    Kaptai Lake view

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Rangamati, Chandragona, Barkal and Langadu thanas of Chittagong Hill Tracts district
  2. ^ 'Tribal' was used as a blanket term for religious traditions of all tribes, and many of these tribes followed a more mainstream religion.
  3. ^ Including Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated

References

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  21. ^ "Konglak Haphong – A Finest Destination In Sajek Valley". Naver Daily. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
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