Shyampur Thana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shyampur
শ্যামপুর
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Economical Zone
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka Division |
| District | Dhaka District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 km2 (0.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8.6 m (18 ft) |
| Population
(1991)
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| • Total | 60,152 |
| • Density | 26,040/km2 (67,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Area Code |
1000
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| Website | Official Map of the Shyampur Thana: http://www.bangladesh.gov.bd/maps/images/dhaka/ShaympurT.gif |
Shyampur (Bengali: শ্যামপুর) is an important area in Bangladesh. It's known as a Manufacture Zone and is the second biggest industrial area in Dhaka city. This means many factories are located here! Shyampur has lots of different types of factories, like those that make clothes (garments), work with iron, and dye fabrics. These businesses help the economy grow and create jobs.
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Where is Shyampur Located?
Shyampur is found in Bangladesh at these coordinates: 23°41′25″N 90°26′05″E / 23.690278°N 90.434722°E. It covers a total area of about 2.31 square kilometers. That's a pretty small but busy area!
People Living in Shyampur
In 1991, Shyampur had a population of 60,152 people.
- About 49.78% of the people were male.
- About 50.22% of the people were female.
- The average literacy rate (meaning people who can read and write) in Shyampur was 52.68%. This is much higher than the national average for Bangladesh, which was 32.4% at that time.
How Shyampur is Organized
Shyampur is divided into smaller sections for administration. It has:
- 1 Union or Ward (a local government unit)
- 7 Mauzas or Mahallas (types of neighborhoods or villages)
- 3 villages
More About Bangladesh
If you want to learn more about how places are organized in Bangladesh, you can check out these pages:
