Banshkali MunicipalityBanshkali Municipality(Municipality)
Banshkhali Municipality is a municipal area located in Banshkhali Upazila of Chattogram District, situated at the upazila headquarters.
This municipality is known as the administrative and commercial hub of Banshkhali Upazila.
At a glance
- Area
- 16 square kilometers
- Population
- 45,000 (2022 Census)
- Number of wards
- 9
- Boundaries
- Bailschhar and Saral unions to the north, Chambal union to the south, Jaldi union to the east, and the Bay of Bengal to the west
- Main river
- Jaldi river
- Post code
- 4340
- Literacy rate
- 56 percent
- Main occupations
- Agriculture, fishing, and business
- Main crops
- Paddy and vegetables
The Jaldi river flows through the Banshkhali municipality, playing an important role in the drainage and agricultural activities of the area. As the municipal area is located close to the Bay of Bengal, parts of it exhibit coastal characteristics.
There are several important commercial centers and markets in this area, among which the Banshkhali Pourashava Sadar Bazar is prominent. People from surrounding areas come here daily for shopping.
For education and healthcare, the municipal area houses several institutions including Banshkhali Government Degree College, Alaol Degree College, and Banshkhali Adarsha High School. In addition, the Banshkhali Upazila Health Complex is located here to ensure healthcare services.
Banshkhali Municipality can be accessed by road from Chattogram city. It is possible to reach Banshkhali Sadar via the Arakan road by crossing Patiya and Anwara.
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