Bhujpur Union


Bhujpur Union is a union of Fatikchhari Upazila, Chittagong District, Bangladesh.

History

There was a King Bhoj in the area in ancient time according to puthi written by Abdul Majid Pundit. Bhujpur is named after that King Bhoj. But there is no concrete evidence about this story.

Geography

Bhujpur Union has a total area of. It borders Narayanhat Union to the north, Manikchhari Upazila and Paindanga Union to the east, Harualchari Union to the south, and the Sitakunda Mountain Range to the west.

Demographics

As of 1991 Bangladesh census, Bhujpur union has a population of 27,932. Males constitute 14,387 of the population, and females 13,545.

Economy

Heyako and Fakir Hat is main marketplaces in the union.

Administration

Bhujpur Union is divided into 12 mauzas: Amtali, Azimpur, Harina, Jungle Kaiyapukhia, Kotbaria, Paglichhari, Paschim Bhujpur, Paschim Kaiyapukhia, Purba Bhujpur, Purba Kaiuapukhia, Ramgarh Sitakunda R.F., and Singharia.

Education

Bhujpur Union has 3 high schools, 8 primary schools, and 6 madrassahs.