Chandgaon Thana

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Chandgaon Thana, also known as Chandgaon (Bengali: চান্দগাঁও), is an administrative area in Chattogram (Chittagong) District in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh. It includes the Chandgoan Residential Area and the Kalurghat Industrial Area. The thana sits at about 22.3833°N, 91.8667°E and covers 32.14 square kilometers.

In 2022, Chandgaon Thana had 77,818 households and a population of 312,244. About 8% of residents were under 5 years old. The literacy rate for people aged 7 and above is 83.70% (males 85.05%, females 82.30%), and there are about 103.82 males for every 100 females.

Key facts
- Postal code: 4212; Area code: 031
- Time zone: BST (UTC+6)
- Elevation: 15 meters
- Notable places: Mini Bangladesh amusement park
- Education: Hajera Taju University College is the only college in the thana
- Madrasa education: includes one Kamil madrasa
- Governance: Chandgaon ward commissioner is Esrarul Haque Esrar, under Chittagong City Corporation