Dakshinkhan Union

Dakkhinkhan Adarsha Union Parishad (দক্ষিণখান আদর্শ ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ) was an union parishad of Dhaka Metropolitan North, Dhaka District, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was bounded by Gazipur Sadar Upazila on the north, Khilkhet Thana on the south, Uttarkhan Thana on the east and Uttara and Shahjalal International Airport Thana on the west. Population 6,66,000 (Approximate). Average literacy 68.87%; male 73.57%, female 63.06%. The Union Parishad was dissolved in 2018 after its integration into Dhaka North City Corporation.

History
Dakshinkhan Thana was formed in 2006. The thana was named after Dakshinkhan Adarsha Union Parishad. It was dissolved in 2018 after it was integrated into Dhaka North City Corporation.

Facilities
The former UP had more than 50 masjids, 75 private schools, 10 government schools, many hospitals alongside private owned clinics. The UP had no public recreational centres. There were 5 orphanages. The

Neighbourhoods
Dakkhinkhan is divided into 18 Neighbourhoods or Elakas (areas). They are listed below: