* At a glance Barbakunda Union :
Barbakunda Union is a traditional union of Sitakunda Upazila, a land of natural beauty. In the course of time, Barbakunda Union is still known for its uniqueness in various fields including education, culture, religious education and sports.
* Naming:
There is a Barbakunda temple on a hill three miles south of Sitakunda and one mile east of it. This temple has two floors. There is a tank at the bottom of the temple. This tank is known as Barbakunda. According to the Hindus, bathing and tarpana in Barbakunda is the result of bathing in the Ganges. At one time many people used to come to Barabatirtha for worship and bathing in Barabkunda. Since then, the name of this area has become popularly known as 'Barbakunda'.
1. Name of the Union - 05 No. Barbakunda Union.
2. Area: - The area of Barbakunda Union is 7037 acres (28.48 sq km).
3. Population: - According to the 2011 census, the population of Barbakunda Union is 32,007.
Males 17071 and females 14,936.
The current population is about 62,500.
4. Number of villages: 09
Ward No |
Name of Village |
Para |
Ward-1 |
Hatilota |
Ali Chowdhury Para, Skm |
Ward-2 |
North Mahmudabad |
Bhayer Khil |
Ward-3 |
Mandaritola |
Daralia Para |
Ward-4 |
Middle Mahmudabad |
Digir Nama, Rangipara, Anantapur, Bazartali |
Ward-5 |
Olinagar |
polia para, bhowmik para, nath para |
Ward-6 |
Middle Mahmudabad |
Meazy para, Jele Para, Baharia Para |
Ward-7 |
Notun Para |
Notun Para, Hashem Nagar, Sonali Para |
Ward-8 |
South Mahmudabad |
Chowdhury Para, Judar Para, Bhulai para, N: Nodalia |
Ward-9 |
Nodalia |
Caralkandi, S. Nodalia |
5. Number of mouzas: 07.
1. Katgarh
2. Jungle Katgarh
3. Krishnapur.
4. Nayakhali.
5. Mandaritola.
6. Nadalia.
7. Makshamanagar.
6. Educational Institution:
College: 01
1. Barabkunda High School & College.
Secondary School: Higher Secondary School: 03.
1. Barbakund High School
2. Mahmudabad High School
3. CCC High School
Madrasa: 03 madrasas.
1. Mujaddediya Nuria Islamia Dakhil Madrasa.
2. Kazi Baitul Nur Dakhil Madrasa.
3. BSN Cadet Madrasa.
Primary schools: Government primary schools: 07.
1. Alinagar Government Primary School
2. Katgarh Government Primary School
3. DDT karkhana Government Primary School
4. Nodalia Government Primary School
5. Barbakunda Government Primary School
6. Mahmudabad Government Primary School
7. Mandaritola Government Primary School
7. Number of hat bazaars: 02.
1. Barbakund market
2. Shuklal Hat Bazar
8. Means of communication from Upazila Sadar: - The main road of communication in Barbakund Union is Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. Buses, CN, G Autorickshaws can be used for all types of vehicles.
9. Literacy rate: 65% (according to 2001 education survey).
10. Private Register Primary School: 02
11. Acting Chairman: Mr. Sadakath Ullah Meazy http://barabkundaup.chittagong.gov.bd/en/site/leaders/%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9-1
12. Historical / Sights: -
1. Barbakund Fireplace
2. Barbakund fountain.
3. Barbakund beach.
13. Union Parishad Establishment Period: -
1. Old building: 1971.
2. New building: 30/11/2005.
14. Details of the newly formed council: - 1. Date of taking oath: - 28/12/2021 Eng. (Chairman)
2. Date of taking oath: 30/12/2021 Eng. (UP Member)
15. Number of mosques and idgahs in Barbakund Union: 46.
16. Temples of Barbakund Union: 08
16. Shrines of Barbakund Union: 06
16. Clubs of Barbakund Union: 07
19. NGO: -
1. Codec, II. BRAC, 3. Grameen, 4. Hope
20. Union Parishad Manpower -
1) Elected council members - 13 people.
2) Union Parishad Secretary - 1 person.
3) Union Village Police - 10 people.
4) Union Parishad Entrepreneur - 2 people.
5) Court Assistant - 1 person.
Planning and Implementation: Cabinet Division, A2I, BCC, DoICT and BASIS