Boalkhali - বোয়ালখালী

g to 2001 report 71.8% [1]
[edit]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
[edit]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.
[edit]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
[edit]Administrative

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