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Karnafuly, a place of around 55.36 sq km, is situated by the south bank of the Karnafuly River under the Chattogram City Corporation. The Karnafuly Area Guide shows the distance between the Chattogram district and the upazila is almost 10 kilometers. Around Karnafuly are Chandgaon Thana and Boalkhali Upazila in the south and Anwara Upazila in the north. In the east, Patiya Upazila is present, whereas Patenga Thana and Bandar Thana are in the west.

The area was formed with the 5 unions of the Patiya Upazila in 2016. Before this development, it used to be a thana under Patiya. So, currently, Karnafuly consists of these 5 unions: 1 no. Char Lakhya, 1 no. (Ka) Juldha, 1 no. (Kha) Char Patharghata, 2 no. Bara Uthan, and 3 no. Shikalbaha. According to the 2011 census, it is the residence of more than 160,000 people.

Karnafuly is a beautiful suburban area that is always refreshing because of its river. The locals often spend quality time in the Karnafuly breeze, soaking in its calm and therapeutic breeze during the evening.

If you ever decide to roam around the city, make sure to schedule a visit to the bridge in your travel plan! Other than the river and its bridge, Karnafuly has more places one would like to see, i.e., Shah Amanat Bridge, Bara Uthan Jamidar Bari, Kalarpool Bridge, etc.

Karnafuly is not just a scenic area but also a key player in the country’s economic development. Its Karnafuly Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) is a significant contributor to the national economy. The area’s growing economy is evident with the presence of numerous banks. The upcoming Karnafuly tunnel is set to further enhance the area's connectivity, making it an attractive hub for trade and commerce.

As a suburban area, Karnafuly is quite developed and has immense potential for further development. At present, it has many primary schools and several high schools, colleges, and madrasas. The Karnafuly CDA residential area provides standard housing for its community. Overall, life in Karnafuly is affordable and peaceful with its available amenities of living.