Boalkhali Upazila
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Boalkhali is an Upazila of Chittagong District
in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh
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According to 2001 Bangladesh Census report the number of household is 36,588.
, Boalkhali has a population of 195607. Males constitute are 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 but according to 2001 report 71.8%
Boalkhali has 9 Unions, 31 Mauza and 30 Villages, the Literacy Rate is 71.8 %
Source: http://www.bbs.gov.bd/dataindex/census/ce_uzila.pdf
There are a lot of Hats and Bazars in Boalkhali. Hazir Hat Bazar is one of the most 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.
Vice Chairman: Oshok Koomar Vonjo, from Awami League
Woman Vice Chairman:SHAHIDA AKTER SAFU
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO): DILSHAD BEGUM
Chittagong District
Chittagong District is a district located in the south-eastern region of Bangladesh. It is a part of the Chittagong Division. The port city of Chittagong, second largest city in Bangladesh, is located in this district.-History:...
in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
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Geography
Boalkhali is located at 22.3778°N 91.9208°E . It has 33514 units of house hold and total area 137.53 km².According to 2001 Bangladesh Census report the number of household is 36,588.
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census1991 Bangladesh census
In 1991, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, conducted a national census in Bangladesh. They recorded data from all of the districts and upazilas and main cities in Bangladesh including statistical data on population size, households, sex and age distribution, marital status, economically active...
, Boalkhali has a population of 195607. Males constitute are 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 but according to 2001 report 71.8%
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 %
Source: http://www.bbs.gov.bd/dataindex/census/ce_uzila.pdf
Economy
Agriculture and manufacturing are the two major economic sectors in Boalkhali. The main crops grown here are Paddy, Jute, 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. 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 Bazar is one of the most 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
Upazila Chairman: Alhaaj Budruz Meher, from "Bangladesh Nationalist Party" (BNP)Vice Chairman: Oshok Koomar Vonjo, from Awami League
Woman Vice Chairman:SHAHIDA AKTER SAFU
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO): DILSHAD BEGUM
See also
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