Shah Makdam (Bengali: শাহ মখদম) is a[3] Police Station of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It is named after Sufi saint Shah Makhdum Rupos.

Shah Makdam
শাহ মখদম
Shah Makdam is located in Bangladesh
Shah Makdam
Shah Makdam
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°24′N 88°37′E / 24.400°N 88.617°E / 24.400; 88.617
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRajshahi Division
DistrictRajshahi District
Area
 • Total
15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
38,676
 • Density1,133/km2 (2,930/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 6 (BST)
Postal code
6000
Area code0721[2]
WebsiteOfficial Map of Shah Makdam

Geography

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Shah Makdam is located at 24°24′00″N 88°37′00″E / 24.4000°N 88.6167°E / 24.4000; 88.6167. It has total area 15 km2.

Demographics

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According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Shah Makdam Thana had 6,892 households and a population of 29,103.[4] 7.5% of the population was under the age of 5.[5] The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 68.2%, compared to the national average of 51.8%.[6][7]

Administration

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Shah Makdam has 2 wards, 0 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 0 villages.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 386. ISBN 978-9844752016.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
  3. ^ "রাজশাহী জেলা".
  4. ^ "Population Census 2011: Rajshahi Table C-01" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2011: Rajshahi Table C-04" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  6. ^ "Population Census 2011: Rajshahi Table C-06" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Census 2011: Bangladesh at a Glance" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.