Lakshmipur District facts for kids
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Lakshmipur
লক্ষ্মীপুর
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Location of Lakshmipur in Bangladesh
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,440.39 km2 (556.14 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011 census)
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| • Total | 1,729,188 |
| • Density | 1,200.500/km2 (3,109.280/sq mi) |
| Literacy rate | |
| • Total | 62.26% |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+7 (BDST) |
| Postal code |
3700
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Lakshmipur District, also known as Laxmipur District, is a part of Bangladesh. Its name in Bengali is Lakshmipur Jela. This district covers an area of about 1,456 square kilometers. It is located in the southeastern part of Bangladesh.
To the north, it shares a border with Chandpur District. To the south, you'll find Bhola and Noakhali districts. Noakhali District is also to its east. On the west, it borders Barisal and Bhola districts.
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Exploring Lakshmipur's Areas
What are Upazilas?
Lakshmipur District is divided into smaller areas called upazilas. These are like sub-districts. Each upazila has its own local government. They help manage the daily life of people in their area.
Main Upazilas of Lakshmipur
The upazilas that make up Lakshmipur District are:
- Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila
- Raipur Upazila
- Ramganj Upazila
- Ramgati Upazila
- Kamalnagar Upazila
Places of Worship
Lakshmipur is home to many different places of worship. The district has over 3,500 mosques. There are also 45 temples and 1 church. This shows the diverse religious community living here.
Famous People from Lakshmipur
Lakshmipur District has been the birthplace of several important people. These individuals have made significant contributions to Bangladesh.
- Mohammad Mohammadullah (1973-1975): He was the third President of Bangladesh. He served in this important role for a short period.
- Mohammad Toaha: He was a key activist in the Bengali Language Movement. This movement fought for Bengali to be recognized as an official language. He was also a well-known politician.
- A. S. M. Abdur Rab: He is a Bangladeshi politician. He has played a role in the country's political scene.
- Mohammad Noman: He is a political leader. He is associated with the Jatiyo Party.
- Selina Parvin (1931–1971): She was a brave journalist and poet. She was born in Ramganj Upazila. Selina Parvin became a martyr during the Bangladesh War of Independence.
See also
In Spanish: Lakshmipur (zila) para niños
