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 km2 are under the jurisdiction of Bauphal Municipality.
Education The literacy rate of Bauphal town is 69.8 percent.
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