Satkania | |
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Upazila | |
Location in Bangladesh | |
Coordinates: 22°06′12″N 92°04′50″E / 22.10333°N 92.08056°ECoordinates: 22°06′12″N 92°04′50″E / 22.10333°N 92.08056°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Chittagong Division |
District | Chittagong District |
Area | |
• Total | 280.99 km2 (108.49 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 384,806 |
• Density | 1,067/km2 (2,760/sq mi) |
Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
Post code | 4386(Satkania Post Office) |
Website | Official Map of Satkania |
Satkania (Bengali: সাতকানিয়া) is an Upazila of Chittagong District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.with an area of 280.99 km2, is bounded by Chandanaish Upazila on the north, Lohagara Upazila on the south, Bandarban Sadar upazila on the east, Banshkhali and Anwara Upazilas on the west. Main river is Sangu,Dalu & Hangor; Main depressions are Goribarjheel, Mahalia.
Satkania has 50656 households and total area 280.99 km².
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Satkania had a population of 299,762, of whom 139,511 were aged 18 or over. Males constituted 50.1% of the population, and females 49.9%.
Muslim 86.75%, Hindu 11.89%, Buddhist 1.32%, Christian and others 0.04%. all the Community co-operate each other. they observe many religious festivals across the year.
Satkania thana was established in 1917 and was turned into an upazila in 1983. The upazila consists of 1 Municipality, 71 Mouzas & 100 villages. 17 union parishads. The Unions are: