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Manikganj

Manikganj is a town situated in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It serves as the administrative centre of both Manikganj District and Manikganj Sadar Upazila. Noted for its relatively low levels of pollution, the town has experienced recent urban development, including the construction of a highway linking Dhaka with Singair Upazila, thereby enhancing regional connectivity and transportation infrastructure. The Padma River flows adjacent to the district, contributing to its ecological diversity and supporting a range of local flora and fauna. Manikganj plays a strategic role in inter-regional connectivity, linking the north-western and south-western parts of Bangladesh via the Paturia and Aricha ferry terminals. The area is locally renowned for the production of molasses, particularly from the village of Jhitka, and features several cultural and historical landmarks. Among these, the Baliati Zamindari Palace stands out as a prominent tourist attraction, reflecting the architectural heritage of the region.

History
Manikganj was the home to the Baliati Zamindari and royal family of Raja Manik Ram Basu. Manikganj is believed to have been named after Raja Manik Ram Basu. Raja Manik Ram Basu was the monarch of the Manikganj Raj and Hatkhola royal family, in North Calcutta. His granddaughter Princess Kalishakamini Dasi was married to Peary Charan Sarkar. File:Maharaja Manik Ram Basu.jpg|Maharaja III Manik Ram Basu of Hatkhola and Manikganj File:Manikganj Hatkhola Raj Parivar.jpg|Hatkhola royal family palace entrance painting, 1750s. Zamindar Palace in Manikganj. File:Hatkhola Royal Family Palace Painting 1750's.jpg|The Manikganj Basu Zamindar Palace File:Maharani Soudamini Devi.png|Maharani I of Manikganj - Maharani Soudamini Devi File:Kailash Kamini Sarkar (Basu).png|Princess Kailash Kamini Sarkar, wife of Peary Charan Sarkar, princess of Hatkhola royal family and descendant of Manikganj Zamindari, daughter and granddaughter of Raja Shib Narayan Basu and Maharaja Manik Ram Basu List of rulers of Manikganj == Demographics ==
Demographics
At the time of the 2011 census, Manikganj Paurashava had 16,459 households and a population of 71,698. 13,017 (18.16%) were under 10 years of age. Manikganj had a literacy rate of 69.10% and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1000 males. ==See also==
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