Hazaribagh (Bengali: হাজারীবাগ) is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Hazaribagh is part of Old Town, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 95% of Bangladesh's tanneries, which is where animal skins are processed to make leather, were located in or around Hazaribagh before they moved to Hemayatpur, Savar. In Hazaribagh, traditional establishments, culture, language and food can be found in daily life practices. Owing to its location near Buriganga River, Hazaribagh shares significant history as well. It is one of the most densely populated places on earth, though it is criticised for its low living standards.
Hazaribagh Thana
হাজারীবাগ থানা | |
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Hazaribagh Thana Location of Hazaribagh Thana within Dhaka Hazaribagh Thana Location of Hazaribagh Thana within Dhaka Division Hazaribagh Thana Location of Hazaribagh Thana within Bangladesh | |
Coordinates: 23°44′05″N 90°22′10″E / 23.734722°N 90.369444°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Dhaka Division |
District | Dhaka District |
Area | |
• Total | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 185,639 |
• Density | 51,854/km2 (134,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Total area of Hazaribagh Thana is 3.58 km2.
This Hazaribagh has a population of 75,458. Males constitute 58.67% of the population, and females 41.33%. Hazaribagh has an average literacy rate of 53.67%, and the national average of 32.4% literate.[3]
Hazaribagh has 3 Unions/Wards, 15 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 1 village.