Badarkhali () is a village in southeastern Bangladesh and a Union Parishad. Built on the banks of the Moheshkhali Channel, it has a population of over 45,000. It is located 120 km south of Chittagong and in Cox's Bazar District. The modern Badarkhali derives its name from Badar Shah. In 1340, Badar Shah and the twelve Awlias, along with the Sufi general Syed Nasiruddin, defeated King Achak Narayan of Taraf and established Muslim rule there.
Geography and climate Badarkhali is located at 21.71936°N, 91.94996°E. It has 5,000 household units and a total area of about 9 square kilometres. The main river flowing on Badarkhali is the Moheshkhali channel.
It is surrounded by Dorbeshkhata on the north, and Moheshkhali Channel on the south, east, and west.
Economy Badarakhali Union's economy depends mainly on agriculture and fisheries.
Administration List of Para Kutubdia Para (Block No.-01) Kutubdia Para (Block No.-02) Azam Nagar Bazar Para Bheruyakhali Para Chanuya Para Chowdhury Para Datinakhali Para Demusiya Para Khalakaca Para Kutubnagar Para Maganama Para Majher Para Natun Ghona Tecchi Para Noya Para Sahariya Para Pukuria Para Oyapada Para Tutiyakhali Para Lambakhali Para Muhuri Para Napitakhali Para Gudham Para Satadaliya Para Matarabari Para
Badarkhali Union Parisad consists of a chairman and twelve members, including three members exclusively reserved for women. Union Parishads are formed under the Local Government (Union Parishads) Act, 2009. The boundary of each union is demarcated by the deputy commissioner of Cox's Bazar District. The Union Council is the body primarily responsible for agricultural, industrial, and community development within the local limits of the union.
List of Chairman
# Name Portrait Entered office Left office 1 Mokbul Ahmed 1973 1975 2 Abdul Hannan 1976 3 Nurul Islam Shikdar 4 M. Hossain Ahmed 1984 1988 5 Nurul Islam Shikdar 1988 1992 6 M. Hossain Ahmed 1992 1996 7 Mohammad Ali 1996 2000 8 Nuruzzaman Shikdar 2001 2004 9 A K M Iqbal Badary 2005 2009 10 Nur Hossain Arif 2011 2016
Education The education system of Badarkhali is similar to that of Bangladesh.
College Badarkhali Degree College
High school Badarkhali Colonization High School Al Azahar High School Little Jewels Samabaya Pre-Cadet School .
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See also Villages of Bangladesh Upazilas of Bangladesh Districts of Bangladesh Divisions of Bangladesh
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