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Lohagara, Chattogram

The Lohagara area guide has been one of the most sought-after ones since the development of Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar train station routes. It is an upazila of the Chattogram district, located about 60 kilometers south of the metropolitan city area. With a total land area of 259.19 square kilometers and a population of nearly 2.5 lakh, Lohagara is one of the green locations of Chattogram.

It is surrounded by Satkania upazila in the north, Chakaria in the south, Bandarbad hilly areas in the east, and Banshkhali upazila in the west. The important water bodies of the area are the Hangor River and the Tankabati and Boalia canals.

Historical records show that Lohagara Thana was established first after Satkania Thana was divided into two parts in 1981. However, it became an upazila in 1983. It is said that Shah Shuja, the Mughal Prince, took shelter in this area in 1660. During his departure, the prince engraved an iron bar as a sign. As “iron” is translated as “Loha” in Bengali, people went on calling this place Lohagara. The resting area of Prince Shah Shuja is now called Chunati, a location under the upazila.

The forest areas of this upazila are filled with gorjon, boilam, chapalish, and many medicinal trees and herbs. Animals like elephants, deer, monkeys, wild boars, wild cats, foxes, etc., also wander in the forest zones of Lohagara.

Recently, the Elephant Overpass was constructed in Chunati of Lohagara Upazila, which is the first elephant overpass in Southeast Asia. It is built over the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Railway line so that the elephants can move freely.

Anyone who wants a taste of beautiful greenery, such as forests, hills, and other areas, can visit Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary, Padua Forest Range, Chambi Lake, Nasim Park, etc. Other notable locations of the upazila include Cox’s Bazar Gate, located on the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Highway of Chunati, Masadia Gyanbikash Bihar, Charamba Rubber Dam, Charamba Segun Bagan, Chambi Rubber Dam, etc.

Lohagara is a prosperous area with many educational institutions, including universities and madrasas. It has over 60 mosques, 9 temples, 4 churches and 2 pagodas. The economy of the upazila depends mainly on agriculture. There are also fisheries, dairies, and cottage industries.

Despite all the good things, Lohagara still suffers from many shortcomings. However, with proper steps and adding more modern facilities, this area can be turned into one of the important tourist attractions in the future.

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City Insights

Lohagara is located in the south of Chattogram city.
The Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Highway is the longest road connecting the upazila to Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and other locations.
The area is accessible by buses, cars, trucks, CNGs, and even ferries.
The upazila has many forest zones, several rubber dams, parks, and historical landmarks.
The first elephant overpass in Southeast Asia is located at Chunati in Lohagara.

Known Landmarks

  • Elephant Overpass

  • Cox’s Bazar Gate

  • Lohagara Railway Station

  • Masadia Gyanbikash Bihar

  • Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Chambi Lake and Rubber Dam

Connectivity

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Bus Routes

Lohagara - Thakur Dighi
Lohagara - Puran Thana Road
Lohagara - Lohar Dighi
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Nearest Train Stations

Lohagara Railway Station
Harbang Railway Station
Satkania Railway Station

New Developments

Lohagara Railway Station: This railway station is one of the stations connecting Chattogram to Cox’s Bazar. However, the development of the station is still ongoing.
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What’s great here?

Traveling from Chattogram and Dhaka to Lohagara has become more convenient because of the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Highway.
People can also access the upazila by train using the Hathazari-Cox’s Bazar train route.
Lohagara offers calm and quiet living conditions.
The area has various haat bazaars where daily necessities can be accessed.
The crime rate in the area is low.
The upazila is filled with natural resources and beautiful landmarks.
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What needs attention?

The area has several bridges and culverts that require repairing and reconstruction.
More modern facilities and amenities are needed to offer upscale living conditions.
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Building dams over the forest area has caused damage to trees, birds, and other resources.

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3.86

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