Laksam
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Laksam
লাকসাম | |
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Town and Municipality | |
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| Country | File:Flag of Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong |
| District | Comilla |
| Upazila | Laksam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Laksam Paurashava |
| • Paura Mayor | Md. Abul Khayer |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.86 km2 (7.67 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 95,087 |
| • Density | 4,788/km2 (12,400/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 3570 |
Laksam is a city in eastern Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Laksam Upazila of Comilla District. It is situated on the banks of the Dakatia River.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Laksam city had a population of 95,087 and a literacy rate of 82.32%.[2]: 388–394
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Laksam city had 14,079 households and a population of 70,632. 16,820 (23.81%) were under 10 years of age. Laksam had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 60.31%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1000 males.[1]