🎯 Project Overview
This project offers an in-depth look at urban data for cities across Bangladesh. By analyzing various attributes such as population trends, geographical area, and administrative divisions, the project aims to provide valuable insights into urban development and demographic changes over time.
The analysis focuses on examining population statistics spanning from 1991 to 2022, exploring geographical areas, and administrative divisions to uncover trends and insights related to urbanization, demographic shifts, and regional development across Bangladesh.
📊 Dataset Description
The dataset comprises 64 rows and 10 columns covering comprehensive urban data:
- Name: Official city name as recognized by administrative authorities
- Abbreviation: Short form for convenient reference
- Division: Administrative division (Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, etc.)
- Established: Year of city establishment or administrative status assignment
- Native Name: Local language name of the city
- Area (km²): Total land area in square kilometers
- Population Data: Census data from 1991, 2001, 2011, and 2022
Data Quality
Perfect data quality with no missing values and no duplicate entries. Complete coverage of 64 Bangladeshi cities with 31 years of population tracking (1991-2022).
🔍 Analysis Focus
- Population Trends: Examining population changes from 1991 to 2022 for each city
- Geographical Analysis: Relationship between city area and population growth
- Regional Distribution: Population distribution across administrative divisions
- Urbanization Patterns: Understanding urbanization trends and their impact on city development
- Growth Rates: Comparative analysis of growth rates between major cities
📈 Exploratory Data Analysis
Population by Division
Distribution of population across Bangladesh's administrative divisions.
Population Trends Over Time
Temporal analysis of population growth from 1991 to 2022.
Dhaka Population Growth
Detailed analysis of population trends in Dhaka division.
Chattogram Population Growth
Population evolution in Chattogram division over three decades.
Comparative Growth Analysis
Side-by-side comparison of two major urban centers.
Stacked Division Analysis
Comprehensive view of population distribution by division.
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Yearly Division Breakdown
Population changes across all census years by division.
Population Distribution Histogram
Statistical distribution of city populations across time periods.
🎉 Key Insights
- Dhaka Dominance: Dhaka division shows exponential growth, becoming the primary urban center with massive population concentration
- Urban Migration: Clear trend of rural-to-urban migration, with major cities experiencing accelerated growth
- Regional Disparities: Significant population concentration in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions compared to other regions
- Growth Acceleration: Population growth rate increased significantly after 2001, indicating rapid urbanization
- Chattogram Development: Chattogram emerges as secondary major urban center with steady consistent growth
- Demographic Shift: 31-year analysis reveals fundamental transformation from rural to urban society