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Chowmuhani

Coordinates: 22°56′42″N 91°06′58″E / 22.945°N 91.116°E / 22.945; 91.116
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Chowmuhani
চৌমুহনী
Municipality
Chowmuhani is located in Chittagong division
Chowmuhani
Chowmuhani
Chowmuhani is located in Bangladesh
Chowmuhani
Chowmuhani
Coordinates: 22°56′42″N 91°06′58″E / 22.945°N 91.116°E / 22.945; 91.116
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong
DistrictNoakhali
UpazilaBegumganj
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyChowmuhani Municipality
 • MayorKhaled Saifullah
Area
 • Total36.0 km2 (13.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total100,048
 • Density2,800/km2 (7,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
National Dialing Code+880

Chowmuhani (Bengali: চৌমুহনী, romanizedChoumuhonī) is a town and municipal corporation in Noakhali District, located in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh. It is the administrative centre and capital of the Begumganj Upazila. Chowmuhani is an important businesses hub and trade centre in Noakhali District.

Demographics

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Religions in Chowmuhani city (2011)[1]
Religion Percent
Islam
88.17%
Hinduism
11.78%
Other or not stated
0.05%

According to the 2022 census, Chowmuhani city had a population of 100,048.[2]: 388–394 

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Chowmuhani city had 14,568 households and a population of 80,001. 18,275 (22.84%) were under 10 years of age. Chowmuhani had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 67.23%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1000 males.[1]

Education

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Population & Housing Census 2011 (Zila Series & Community Series)". bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  2. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report (PDF). Vol. 1. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023.