Dharmapur union

Dharmapur union (Bengali: ধর্মপুর ) is a union of Fatikchhari Upazila of Chittagong District.

Geography

Area of Dharmapur: 3,719 acres (15.05 km²).

Location

North: Nanupur union

East: Kawkhali Upazila

South: Kawkhali Upazila

West: Baktapur union & Jafotnagar union

Population

As of 1991 Bangladesh census, Dharmapur union has a population of 20,168 and house units 3469.

Educational institutions

There are many educational institutions in this village. Among them, Dharmapur KG school, Dharmapur high school are especially remarkable.

History

Marketplaces and Bazars

Azadi bazar is the main marketplace of the Union. Ramju Monsir Hat also historical Market in this area which is adjacent to Dharmapur Multi lateral high school.

Villages and Mouzas

Famous Persons

Famous residents include:-

• Dr. M. Zahid Hasan - son of another local Doctor
• Dr. M. Anwar Pasha Chy. - a urologist and kidney transplant surgeon working at national level
• Moulana Shafiul Alam Nezamy and Moulana Abul Kasem nuri - two Islamic scholars
• Mr Fazal Bari - social worker

External links

Dr. Anwar pasha chowdhury was a famous physician in this area of Fatickchari. He start practicing here since 1953 until 1998 while he became sick . He was the first graduate Allopathy doctor in this area.He died in 2005.

References

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