Demographics According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Khagrachhari district had a population was 613,917, of which 313,793 were males and 300,124 females. Rural population was 398,109 (64.85%) while the urban population was 215,808 (35.15%). Khagrachhari district had a literacy rate of 46.11% for the population 7 years and above: 51.88% for males and 40.07% for females. As per the 2011 Census, there were a total of 316,987 (51.63%) indigenous people in the district. Indigenous communities such as Tripuri (Tripura), Rakhaine, Chakma, Marma and Tanchangya belong to this zilla. Religious composition Source Subdivisions Upazilas under this district are: Dighinala Upazila Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila Lakshmichhari Upazila Mahalchhari Upazila Manikchhari Upazila Matiranga Upazila Panchhari Upazila Ramgarh Upazila Guimara Upazila Administration Khagrachhari district consist of 3 Paurashava, 9 Upazila/Thana, 38 Union, 122 Mauza, 27 Ward, 153 Mahalla and 1,702 Villages. The upazilas are Dighinala, Khagrachhari Sadar, Lakshmichhari, Mahalchhari, Manikchhari, Matiranga, Panchhari, Ramgarh and Guimara. Deputy Commissioner (DC): Protap Chandro Biswas Chairman of Hill District Council: Mr. Kongjari Chowdhury Economy Most of the people live on Jhum cultivation. There are also people of various professions like teacher, farmer and businessmen. Tourism is becoming a strong income source for the local. Main sources of income Agriculture 59.92%, non-agricultural labourer 9.33%, industry 0.44%, commerce 10.67%, transport and communication 1.11%, service 7.94%, construction 0.92%, religious service 0.24%, rent and remittance 0.37% and others 9.06%. Education Literacy rate (7+ year) 46.1%; male 51.9%, female 40.1%. Rate of school going student is 83%. There are 18 colleges, 71 high schools, 13 madrasa and different kinds of educational institutions. Noted educational institutions: Khagrachhari Government College (1974) Matiranga Degree College (1992) Tabalchari Greenhill College (2009) Ramgarh Government Degree College (1980) Panchhari College (1990) Dighinala Government College Khagrachhri Cantonmet public school and college (2006), Panchhari High School and College (1981) Khagrachhari Government High School (1957) Tabalchhari Kadamtoli High School (1952) Matiranga Pailot High school Gomti B.K High school Santipur High School Amtoli High school Taindong High School Matiranga Girls High School Khadachora High School Bornal Moktizodha High School Matiranga Reacidencial High School Ramgarh Government High School (1952) Rani Nihar Devi Government High School (1976) Dighinala Government High School Choto Merung High School (1975) Thakurchara High School (1979) Khagrachhari North Khobongpodia Government Primary School (1905) Archaeological heritage and relics Among the archaeological heritages and relics, Rajbari of the Mong Circle and Dighi (large pond) of Dighinala (excavated by Gobinda Manikya Bahadur exiled king of