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Boalkhali Upazila From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Boalkhali বোয়ালখালী Upazila Boalkhali is located in Bangladesh Boalkhali Boalkhali Location in Bangladesh Coordinates: 22°22.7′N 91°55.2′ECoordinates: 22°22.7′N 91°55.2′E Country 	 Bangladesh Division 	Chittagong Division District 	Chittagong District Area • Total 	145.44 km2 (56.15 sq mi) Population (1991) • Total 	195,607 • Density 	1,422/km2 (3,680/sq mi) Time zone 	BST (UTC+6) Website 	Official Map of Boalkhali

Boalkhali (Bengali: বোয়ালখালী) is an Upazila of Chittagong District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1]

Contents

1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 2001 Census Report of Boalkhali 4 List of Unions 5 Economy 6 Administration 7 Administrative 8 See also 9 References

Geography

Boalkhali is located at 22.3778°N 91.9208°E. It has 33514 units of house hold. It's total area is 145.44 km².[1]

According to 2001 Bangladesh Census report the number of household is 36,588. Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Boalkhali has a population of 195607. Males constitute 51.75% of the population, and females 48.25%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 98116. Boalkhali has an average literacy rate of 48.5% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[2] 2001 Census Report of Boalkhali

The number of population is 201,590. Male is 104,601 and Female is 96989. Boalkhali has 9 Unions, 31 Mauza and 30 Villages, the literacy rate is 71.8%.[3] List of Unions

Kadhurkhil (কধুরখীল) West Gomdandi (পশ্চিম গোমদন্ডী) East Gomdandi (পূর্ব গোমদন্ডী) Shakpura (শাকপুরা) Saroatali (সারোয়াতলী) Popadia (পোপাদিয়া) Ahla Karaldenga (আহল্লা করলডেঙ্গা) Sreepur Kharandwip (শ্রীপুর-খরণদ্বীপ) Amuchia (আমুচিয়া) Charandwip (চরণদ্বীপ)

Economy

Agriculture and manufacturing are the two major economic sectors in Boalkhali. The main crops grown here are Paddy, Mustards, Onion, Garlic, Chili and other vegetables. The KorolDenga hills are very fertile for cultivating fruits. The main fruits cultivated here are Jackfruit, Mango, Olive, Papaya, Guava, Kamranga, Banana, KoshshoGula, FyinnaGula, Boththa, Aamra, Pineapple, Lemon. The bank of Karnafuli River is also very fertile for cultivation. There are so many fisheries, dairies and poultries in Boalkhali Upazila. There are a lot of Hats and Bazars in Boalkhali. Hazir Hat, Chowdhury Hat, Munsi Hut, Jomadar Hat etc. are famous Bazar. The transportation of Boalkhali Upazila is very developed compare to other parts of the country. People can navigate through Karnafuli River, Rail, Bus, Tempoo,CNG(Local Taxi). For Rail there are two stations one in Gomdandi and another one in Bengura. Administration

Meyor

Haji Abul Kalam (Abu) Bangladesh National Party

Upazila Chairman:

Alhaj Md. Ata Ul Haque, Bangladesh Awami League

Vice Chairman:

Obidul Haque Haqqani, Bangladesh Islami Front

Woman Vice Chairman:

Shehada Akter Safu, Bangladesh National Party

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO):

Khandaker Nurul Hoq,[4]

Administrative

Boalkhali has 10 Unions/Wards, 36 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 34 villages. See also

Upazilas of Bangladesh Districts of Bangladesh Divisions of Bangladesh

References

Golam Kibria Bhuiyan (2012). "Boalkhali Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. "Population Census Wing, BBS, 1991 data". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006. dead link

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