Boalkhali(Upazila)

At a glance

Location

About fifteen kilometers south of Chattogram district headquarters on the southern bank of the Karnaphuli River

Area

One hundred forty-five point zero seven square kilometers

Population

Two hundred eighty-seven thousand three hundred five (2022 Census)

Unions

Ten

Mouzas

Thirty

Villages

Thirty-two

Boundaries

North by the Karnaphuli River and Chattogram City Corporation, South by Patiya Upazila, East by Chandanaish Upazila, West by Patiya and Karnaphuli Upazila

Main rivers

Karnaphuli and Boalkhali rivers

Post code

Four thousand three hundred

Literacy rate

Seventy-three point five percent

Main occupations

Agriculture, service, business, and expatriate life

Main crops

Paddy, vegetables, and betel nut

The Karnaphuli River flows along the northern boundary of Boalkhali Upazila, and the Boalkhali River along with various canals flow through it. The Kalurghat Bridge is crucial for the upazila's communication system, providing direct rail and road connectivity with Chattogram city. Additionally, river transport is available via boats and motorized vessels. Key commercial centers and markets in the upazila include Kanunpara Bazar, Sarwatali Bazar, Shakpura Choumuhoni, and Gomdandi Ful Talla.

There are several historical and educational institutions in this upazila. Notable among them are Kadhurkhil A. K. High School, Popadia Multilateral High School, Sarwatali Mainak High School, and Gomdandi Pilot Model High School. For medical services, there is the Boalkhali Upazila Health Complex.

The birthplace of many luminaries, Boalkhali is notably the home of Pritilata Waddhedar, known as the heroic daughter in the anti-British movement.