Barkal () is an upazila (sub-district) of Rangamati District
Geography
Barkal is located at . It has a total area of 760.89 km
2. Barkal upazila is bordered by Bagaichhari upazila to the north,
Langadu Upazila and Rangamati Sadar upazilas to the west, Juraichhari upazila to the south, and the Indian state of
Mizoram to the east.
Demographics
As of the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Barkal upazila had a population of 49,708. The ethnic population was 35,315 (71.04%), of which
Chakma people were 34,462 and
Marma people 436 and
Pankho people 208.
Administration
UNO: Arafat Mohammad Noman.
Barkal Upazila is divided into five Union Parishad: Aimachara, Barkal, Bushanchara, Borohorina, and Subalong. The union parishads are subdivided into 28 mauzas and 180 villages.
Subalong Union is known for its waterfalls and the natural environment of Kaptai Lake. Barkal Union is situated on the banks of the Karnafuli River.
See also
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Upazilas of Bangladesh
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Districts of Bangladesh
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Divisions of Bangladesh
