Ukhiya (Bengali: ??????) is an Upazila of Cox's Bazar District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Video Ukhia Upazila
Geography
Ukhia is located at 21.2833°N 92.1000°E / 21.2833; 92.1000 . It has 19,189 households and a total area of 261.8 km².
Maps Ukhia Upazila
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Ukhia has a population of 121514. Males constitute 51.45% of the population, and females 48.55%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 51749. Ukhia has an average literacy rate of 16.8% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.
Administration
Ukhia has 5 Unions/Wards, 13 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 54 villages.
Education
High Schools: Palong Model High School, Ukhiya govt. High School Rumkha Palong High School, Sonar Para High School, Kutupalong High School, Kutupalong Primary School. Monkhali Chakma_para gov't. primary school
Media
- http://www.ukhiyanews.com/
NGO Working
SHED (Society for Health Extension & Development), Brac, Pulse Bangladesh, Nacom, Muslim Aid, Uddipon, Rtm etc
See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
References
Source of article : Wikipedia