Bauphal

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 and 37.6 km from the district headquarters Patuakhali.

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.

Geography

The geographical coordinates of Bauphal town are. Its average elevation above sea level is 6.62 meters.

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.

Education

The literacy rate of Bauphal town is 69.8 percent.