Indoprachya is a proposed geopolitical concept introduced by a political organization called the Indoprachya Nationalist Forum (INF), established in 2020.
Under this concept, certain regions of present-day Bangladesh would be incorporated into the constitutional framework of India and reorganized as either a new Indian state or a union territory.
According to its proponents, the primary objective of this movement is to ensure constitutional protection, political representation, security, and preservation of the cultural identity of the religious, ethnic, and cultural minority communities living in the proposed region.
They argue that inclusion within India's constitutional framework would provide stronger legal and constitutional safeguards for these communities.
However, under current international law, principles of state sovereignty, and the existing geopolitical realities of South Asia, Indoprachya remains a completely theoretical, hypothetical, and unrecognized political concept.
Neither the Government of India, the Government of Bangladesh, nor any international organization has granted any political, administrative, or legal recognition to this proposal.
Background and Rationale
Supporters of the Indoprachya movement primarily cite various historical, social, and demographic changes that occurred after the Partition of India in 1947.
According to them, post-partition migration, changes in religious demographics, property disputes, border security concerns, and cultural transformations have created a new reality in these regions.
Proponents argue that incorporating these territories into India's administrative framework is necessary to guarantee political representation and constitutional rights for minority communities.
Critics, however, maintain that Indoprachya is not a realistic or internationally recognized concept but merely a political proposal.
Proposed Territory
According to the draft plan, Indoprachya would cover approximately 92,022 square kilometers.
The proposal seeks to incorporate 38 districts of present-day Bangladesh.
It further envisions the entire region being brought under India's constitutional framework and administered as a unified entity, either as a full-fledged state or as a union territory.
Indoprachya at a Glance
• Total Area: Approximately 92,022 km²
• Total Districts: 38
• Proposed Capital: Chattogram
• Largest Region: West Indoprachya
• Smallest Region: East Indoprachya
• Highest Peak: Saka Haphong (1,063 meters)
• Major Rivers: Padma, Meghna, Karnaphuli, Teesta, Jamuna, and Surma
• Main Airport: Chattogram Airport
• Major Seaports: Chattogram Port and Mongla Port
• Proposed Official Languages: Bengali, Chakma, Sylheti, English, Rajbanshi, Santali, Marma, and Kokborok
North Indoprachya
North Indoprachya is a major component of the proposed territory and is centered around the Greater Rangpur region.
Geographic Information
• Area: Approximately 16,000 km²
• Regional Headquarters: Rangpur
• Major Rivers: Teesta and Jamuna
• Topography: Predominantly alluvial plains with no significant mountain ranges.
Included Districts
1. Rangpur
2. Gaibandha
3. Kurigram
4. Lalmonirhat
5. Nilphamari
6. Dinajpur
7. Thakurgaon
8. Panchagarh
Proposed Official Languages
• Bengali
• Rajbanshi
• Santali
Characteristics
• Fertile agricultural plains
• Riverine chars and flood-prone areas
• Important center for food production
• Strategically significant due to border and transportation connectivity
South Indoprachya
South Indoprachya is the second-largest region of the proposed territory and is centered around Chattogram and the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
Geographic Information
• Area: Approximately 21,069 km²
• Regional Headquarters: Rangamati
• Major River: Karnaphuli
• Hilly Area: Approximately 63%
• Plains and Coastal Areas: Approximately 37%
• Highest Peak: Saka Haphong (1,063 meters)
Included Districts
1. Chattogram
2. Cox's Bazar
3. Rangamati
4. Ramgarh
5. Bandarban
Proposed Official Languages
• Bengali
• Chakma
• Marma
• Kokborok
Characteristics
• Bay of Bengal coastal region
• Mountainous terrain
• Chattogram Seaport
• Home to Saka Haphong, the highest peak in proposed Indoprachya.
East Indoprachya
East Indoprachya is centered around the Greater Sylhet region and is the smallest component of the proposed territory.
Geographic Information
• Area: Approximately 12,500 km²
• Regional Headquarters: Sylhet
• Hills and Uplands: Approximately 25–30%
• Plains and Haor Wetlands: Approximately 70–75%
• Major River: Surma
• Highest Peak: Kala Pahar (332.8 meters)
Included Districts
1. Sylhet
2. Moulvibazar
3. Habiganj
4. Sunamganj
Proposed Official Languages
• Sylheti
• Bengali
Characteristics
• Tea-garden and wetland-based economy
• Mixed landscape of hills and plains
• Strategic border location
• Rich in natural resources and wetlands
West Indoprachya
West Indoprachya is the largest region of the proposed territory and consists of much of southwestern Bangladesh.
Geographic Information
• Area: Approximately 42,452.86 km²
• Regional Headquarters: Khulna
• Major Rivers: Padma and Meghna
• Topography: Entirely composed of deltaic plains, riverine landscapes, and coastal lowlands, with no significant mountains.
Included Districts
1. Shariatpur
2. Madaripur
3. Faridpur
4. Gopalganj
5. Rajbari
6. Bhola
7. Patuakhali
8. Barishal
9. Barguna
10. Pirojpur
11. Jhalokati
12. Khulna
13. Bagerhat
14. Satkhira
15. Jashore
16. Jhenaidah
17. Kushtia
18. Chuadanga
19. Magura
20. Narail
21. Meherpur
Proposed Official Languages
• Bengali
Characteristics
• Ganges–Brahmaputra Delta region
• Large portion of the Sundarbans
• Mongla Seaport
• Agriculture and river-based economy
Current Status
Indoprachya is currently neither an independent state, an administrative division, nor an internationally recognized territory. It is not part of the constitutional or administrative structure of any country.
The Government of Bangladesh considers such claims contrary to the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Similarly, the Government of India has not provided any official recognition or endorsement of the concept.
According to geopolitical analysts, Indoprachya remains a theoretical political proposal with no legal or international basis.
Conclusion
Indoprachya is an unrecognized geopolitical concept whose central proposal is the incorporation of certain regions of Bangladesh into India's administrative framework.
However, under current international realities, it has no recognized status, legal foundation, or practical pathway to implementation.
