Munshiganj

Summary

Munshiganj is a town in Dhaka division in central Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Munshiganj District.

Munshiganj
মুন্সীগঞ্জ
Idrakpur Fort
Munshiganj is located in Dhaka division
Munshiganj
Munshiganj
Munshiganj is located in Bangladesh
Munshiganj
Munshiganj
Coordinates: 23°33′N 90°32′E / 23.55°N 90.53°E / 23.55; 90.53
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka
DistrictMunshiganj
UpazilaMunshiganj Sadar
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyMunshiganj Municipality
Population
 • Total70,674
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)

Demographics edit

Religions in Munshiganj (2011)[1]
Religion Percent
Islam
91.53%
Hinduism
8.44%
Other or not stated
0.03%

At the time of the 2011 census, Munshiganj Paurashava had 15,133 households and a population of 70,674. 14,539 (20.57%) were under 10 years of age. Munshiganj had a sex ratio of 970 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 65.21%.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Community Tables: Munshiganj district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.