Barkal Upazila


Barkal is an upazila of Rangamati District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Tribal people call it as Borhol বড়হল.

Geography

Barkal is located at . It has 4,782 households and a total area of 760.88 km².
, Barkal Upazila, Rangamati

Demographics

According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Barkal has a population of 28,839. Males constitute 57.1% of the population, and females, 42.9%. The population aged 18 or over is 15,770. Barkal has an average literacy rate of 30.4%, against the national average of 32.4%.
, Barkal Upazila, Rangamati

Administration

Barkal has five unions/wards, 29 mauzas/mahallas and 156 villages. Subolong Union is known for its waterfalls and the natural environment of Kaptai Lake. Barkal Sadar Union is situated on the banks of the Karnafuli River. The three other unions are Bhusanchara, Aimachara and Borohorina.