Bauphal
Town in Barisal Division, Bangladesh
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Bauphal is a town in Patuakhali District under Barisal Division of Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Bauphal Upazila. It is the fourth largest town of Patuakhali District and the largest as well as the main urban center of Bauphal Upazila. The nearest international and domestic airports to the town are Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and Patuakhali Airport respectively. The town is located 58.8 km from the divisional city Barisal[1] and 37.6 km from the district headquarters Patuakhali.[2]
Bauphal | |
|---|---|
 Bauphal Location of Bauphal in Barisal Division | |
| Coordinates: 22.419253°N 90.556514°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Patuakhali District |
| Upazila | Bauphal Upazila |
| Municipal town | 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Bauphal Municipality |
| • Mayor | Md. Ziaul Haque |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.82 km2 (4.18 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 16,916 |
| • Density | 1,563/km2 (4,049/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Demographics
The total population of Bauphal town is 16,916 of which 8,322 are male and 8,594 are female. The male to female ratio is 97:100. The town has 3,705 households in total.[3]
Geography
The geographical coordinates of Bauphal town are 22.419253°N 90.556514°E. Its average elevation above sea level is 6.62 meters.[4]
Administration
In 2001, to provide civic services and other facilities to the residents of Bauphal, a local government body named Bauphal Municipality was formed. It is divided into 9 wards and 10 mahallas. Out of the total 10.82 square kilometers of Bauphal town, 7.96 sq km are under the jurisdiction of Bauphal Municipality.[5]
Education
The literacy rate of Bauphal town is 69.8 percent.