Belkuchi Upazila

Belkuchi () is an upazila, or subdistrict of Sirajganj district in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It is known for handloom cottage industries and several markets such as Shohagpur Hutt.
Geography.
Belkuchi is located at . It has 42,413 households and a total area of .
There are two main rivers, Jamuna and Hurasagar. Chandni Beel is an important water body.
Demographics.
As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Belkuchi has a population of 352835. Males constitute 179738 of the population, and females 173097. Belkuchi has an average literacy rate of 33.6% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.
Administration.
Belkuchi Upazila is divided into Belkuchi Municipality and six union parishads: Bara Dhul, Belkuchi, Bhangabari, Daulatpur, Dhukariabera, and Rajapur. The union parishads are subdivided into 94 mauzas and 131 villages.
Belkuchi Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 14 mahallas.