Anandapur, Bangladesh | |
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  Anandapur, Bangladesh Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 23°14′N91°0′E / 23.233°N 91.000°E Coordinates: 23°14′N91°0′E / 23.233°N 91.000°E | |
| Country |  |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Chandpur District |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
Anandapur, Bangladesh is a village in Chandpur District in the Chittagong Division of eastern Bangladesh. [1]
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