Dupchanchia, Bogra District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh

🇧🇩 Dupchanchia is an upazila of Bogura District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Dupchanchia Thana was established in 1880 and was converted into an upazila in 1983. It is named after its administrative centre, the town of Dupchanchia.

Geography Dupchanchia Upazila has a total area of 162.44 square km (62.72 sq mi). It is bounded on the east by the Nagar River (across which lies Kahaloo Upazila). It borders Adamdighi Upazila to the south and west, Joypurhat District to the west and north, and Shibganj Upazila to the northeast.

Dupchanchia Municipality has an area of 10.21 square km (3.94 sq mi). It is situated about 20 km (12 mi) from the principal town of the District, Bogura.

Economy Dupchanchia have many Industry established few year. Many market are situated here.

Hats and bazar Hats and bazars are 15, the most noted of which are Dhap sultangonj Hat, Taluch Hat, Zianagar Hat, Talora Hat, and Saharpukur Hat, Chowmohoni Hat and Bazar. And bazars are open every day, the most noted bazar are tematha puraton bazar, c.o office bazar etc.

Main exports Chemicals, paper, Paddy, rice, potato, biscuit, fish, milk, wood, vegetables etc.

Points of interest • Dargah of Sultan Shahi Sawar Dhap • Gobindapur Temple • Goyabandh Mazar • Mazar of Pir Ziauddin.

Transport Dupchanchia has several inter district road,sub district Road. Bogura- Naogoan high-way pass Dupchanchia town. Railway stations Altafnagar and Talora are on the branch line connecting Santahar and Kaunia. In July 2020 they were served by six or eight intercity and six mail trains a day.