Dhupchanchia
দুপচাঁচিয়া | |
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Coordinates: 24°52′N 89°10′E / 24.867°N 89.167°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Rajshahi |
District | Bogra |
Area | |
• Total | 162.44 km2 (62.72 sq mi) |
Population (2011 census)[1] | |
• Total | 176,678 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Postal code | 5880, 5881 |
Website | dupchanchia |
Dhupchanchia Upazila (Bengali: দুপচাঁচিয়া উপজেলা) is an upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Dhupchanchia Thana was established in 1880 and was converted into an upazila in 1983.[2] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Dhupchanchia.