Ruma Upazila
Ruma
রুমা | |
|---|---|
Keokradong peak | |
| Coordinates: 22°3′N 92°25′E / 22.050°N 92.417°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong |
| District | Bandarban |
| Area | |
• Total | 492.09 km2 (190.00 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 32,533 |
| • Density | 66.112/km2 (171.23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 4620[2] |
| Website | Official Map of Ruma |
Ruma (Bengali: রুমা) is an upazila (subdistrict) of Bandarban District in Chittagong, Bangladesh.[3]
Geography
Ruma is located at 22°03′00″N 92°25′00″E / 22.0500°N 92.4167°E. It has 5,917 households and a total area of 492.09 km2.
Demographics
According to 2022 census, Ruma is the only Christian majority Upazila of Bangladesh. But, it had Buddhist majority in 2011.
| Union | Buddhism | Christianity | Muslim | Hindu | Tribal Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galengya Union | 1,528 | 1,680 | 20 | 8 | 3375 |
| Paindu Union | 3,842 | 2,050 | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Remakriprangsa Union | 117 | 3,882 | 60 | 12 | 1,248 |
| Ruma Union | 6,484 | 4,530 | 2,247 | 534 | 840 |
🟨Buddhist majority 🟦Christian Majority 🟥Tribal Religion Majority
As of the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Ruma upazila had a population of 32,533. The ethnic population was 28,298 (86.98%), of which there were 10,097 Marmas, 7,157 Mru, 6,470 Bom, 2,913 Tripuri, 890 Khumi, 305 Chakmas and 241 Tanchangyas.[4]
| Union | Bengali | Marma | Mro | Tripura | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galengya Union | 32 | 1,067 | 4,379 | 864 | 269 |
| Paindu Union | 136 | 3,564 | 0 | 0 | 2,268 |
| Remakriprangsa Union | 476 | 24 | 1,359 | 1,215 | 2,245 |
| Ruma Union | 3,591 | 5,442 | 1,419 | 834 | 3,349 |
🟦 Marma majority 🟫 Mro majority 🟥 Others majority
Points of interest
- Bagakain Lake
- Keokradong
- Tazing Dong
- Nilgiri Resort
- Rijuk Waterfall
Administration
Ruma Upazila is divided into four union parishads: Ghalangya, Paindu, Remakri Pransa, and Ruma. The union parishads are subdivided into 15 mauzas and 225 villages.
See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
- Administrative geography of Bangladesh
References
- ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 396. ISBN 978-9844752016.
- ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 20 October 2024.
- ^ Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Ruma Upazila". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ a b c Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Bandarban (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-276-4.
- ^ BBS, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Retrieved 3 September 2025.-