Feni, Bangladesh


Feni is a city in the Chittagong Division of south-eastern Bangladesh, located in Feni District. It hosts the administrative headquarters of Feni District and Feni Sadar Upazila. At the 2022 Bangladeshi census, the city had a population of 234,350, making it the most populated city in the district and the 18th largest city in Bangladesh. Established in 1958, Feni is the oldest municipality in this region.

Administration

The municipality consists of 18 wards and 35 mahallas. Nazrul Islam Shwapon Miaji assumed the office of the mayor in February 2021.

Geography

Feni is located at in the southeastern region of Bangladesh. The municipality is bounded by Dharmapur Union on the north, Sarishadi Union in the north-west, Panchgachia Union in the west, Baligaon Union in the south, Kalidah Union and Kazipara Union in the east.

Demographics

According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Feni Paurashava had 55,253 households and a population of 234,357. Feni had a literacy rate of 86.78%: 86.82% for males and 86.73% for females, and a sex ratio of 102.88 males per 100 females. 8.84% of the population was under 5 years of age.
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Feni city had 31,468 households and a population of 156,971. 34,961 were under 10 years of age. Feni had a literacy rate of 69.67%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1000 males.

Notable people