Kawkhali Upazila, Rangamati

Kawkhali
কাউখালী
Upazila
Kawkhali

Location in Bangladesh

Coordinates: 22°32′N 92°1′E / 22.533°N 92.017°ECoordinates: 22°32′N 92°1′E / 22.533°N 92.017°E
Country  Bangladesh
Division Chittagong Division
District Rangamati District
Area
  Total 339.29 km2 (131.00 sq mi)
Population (1991)
  Total 42,409
  Density 125/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone BST (UTC+6)
Website Official Map of the Kawkhali Upazila

Kawkhali (Bengali: কাউখালী ) is an Upazila of Rangamati District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Geography

Kawkhali is located at 22°32′00″N 92°01′00″E / 22.5333°N 92.0167°E. Its total area is 339.29 km².

Demographics

This Kawkhali has a population of 42,409. Males constitute 53.91% of the population, and females 46.09%. Kawkhali has an average literacy rate of 27.7%, against the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]

Administration

Kawkhali has 4 Unions/Wards, 11 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 149 villages.

See also

References

  1. "Banglapedia". Retrieved February 17, 2007.