Banshkhali Upazila

Banskhali () is an upazila (administrative region) of Chittagong District in Chittagong Division, Bangladesh.
Geography.
Banshkhali Upazila is located at in Bangladesh. Its neighbouring upazilas are Anwara and Sangu to the north, Chakaria to the south, Lohagara and Satkania to the east, and Kutubdia and the Bay of Bengal to the west. Through it runs a canal named "Shonaichari at Banshkhali" which is locally known as “Honaichari.” In the past, businessmen from Chakaria bought bamboo here and used the Shonaichari Canal to transport the bamboo to other areas. At that time, local people observed that the Shonaichari Canal was filled with bamboo. Banshkhali is named after this historical event. It has 55,609 households and a total area of 376.9 km2.
Demographics.
As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Banshkhali had a population of 427,913. Males constituted 224,697 the population, and females 203,216. Among the population, 88% are Muslim, 11% are Hindu, and 1% are Buddhist and other religions.
Administration.
Banshkhali Upazila is divided into Banshkhali Municipality and 14 union parishads: Baharchhara, Bailchhari, Chambal, Chhanua, Gandamara, Kalipur, Katharia, Khankhanabad, Puichhari, Pukuria, Sadhanpur, Saral, Sekherkhil, and Silkup. The union parishads are subdivided into 72 mauzas and 81 villages.
Banshkhali Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 38 mahallas.
Education.
There are 412 primary schools, 39 high schools, 66 madrassas, and 5 colleges.
Secondary schools.
Banskhali Bangabandhu High School