Kamrangirchar, Dhaka

Kamrangirchar is bounded by Hazaribagh thana and Lalbagh thanda on the north, Lalbagh thana and Chawkbazar thana on the east, and the famous Keranigonj upazila on the south and west. Kamrangirchar is a densely populated place that has a vibe of traditional Old Dhaka. It is quite a big area, and the total area associated with this place is about 3.63 km (1.40 square miles).

Kamrangirchar has a population of 93,601 with an average household size of 4.3 members and an average literacy rate of 57.6% (according to the 2011 census). This place is well-known as a slum. Slums can be located on the outskirts and in less accessible regions, such as alleys. A 2006 survey of slums in Bangladesh showed that the single biggest concentration of slums was in the DUMP area in Kamrangirchar. The survey also found that approximately 300,000 people live there, and among them, 265,000 are slum dwellers. As per a 2021 survey, the largest slum in Kamrangirchar, where over 600,000 people live in slums.

A place named Sultanganj is famous in Kamrangirchar, is located in DCC (Kotwali), Dhaka district, Dhaka division. This is a big place and a lot of people live here. Overall, Kamrangirchar may not have the same level of popularity and recognition as other areas of Dhaka city, its cultural diversification, and community spirit make it a noteworthy place and also a place to be considered for development.