What is Bancharampur upazila known for?

Bancharampur is known for Handloom, 1971 history, Fairs. Exports include lungi, gamchha, sari and cotton fabrics.

What is the population of Bancharampur upazila?

Bancharampur had a population of about 335,000 in the 2022 census, an area of 219 km² and a literacy rate (age 7+) of 69%.

Bancharampur Upazila (বাঞ্ছারামপুর)

Bancharampur is one of the 9 upazilas of Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh. Handloom weaving and river markets.

Population (2022 census): about 335,000
Area: 219 km²
Literacy rate (age 7+): 69%

What Bancharampur is known for

Handloom: Exports include lungi, gamchha, sari and cotton fabrics.
1971 history: Liberated on 8 December 1971. Five freedom fighters from the upazila received the Bir Protik title.
Fairs: Ropushdi Mela, the Baishakhi Mela of Ujan Char and Dariadaulat Mela.

Places in Bancharampur

Khoshkandi Jami Mosque (Mosque)
Ujan Char Kali Mandir (Temple)
Ropushdi Bazar (Market)

Getting around

Road & river: Bancharampur, 137 km pucca road, 182 km waterways

Emergency contacts in Bancharampur

National emergency: 999
Bancharampur Police Station: 01320-115111
Fire service: 102

Sources: 2022 census (BBS) via Wikipedia; Banglapedia upazila articles; DGHS Facility Registry; brahmanbaria.judiciary.gov.bd; official fire station sites. See all Brahmanbaria emergency numbers.

Other upazilas: Brahmanbaria Sadar · Akhaura · Ashuganj · Bijoynagar · Kasba · Nabinagar · Nasirnagar · Sarail