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The Satkania Upazila is one of the locations of Chattogram District’s southern areas. Located about 61 kilometers from the metropolitan city, the Satkania area guide has been transformed due to the construction of the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar railway route.

The upazila has a land area of about 282.40 square kilometers. It is bounded by Chandanaish Upazila in the north, Lohagora Upazila in the south, Bandarban Upazila in the east, and Bashkhali Upazila in the west. The population of the area is more than 3,84,806, and it has 75 villages, 17 unions, 73 mouzas, and 1 pourashava.

Traveling from the Chattogram city area to Stakania requires using the Arkan Road and Kalurghat Bridge to come across the Karnaphuli River. Then, the Arkan Road connects to the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Highway. It is the longest road connecting Satkania to Cox’s Bazar and other locations via the Dohazari Bridge, which is constructed over the Sangu River. The newly established roads and bridges have made traveling in and out of the upazila highly convenient.

The economy of Satkania is dependent on agriculture and trade. However, there are other industries as well, such as cottage industry, fisheries, dairies, etc. The area also has many healthcare institutions, including one Upazila health complex.

Satkania is religiously diverse, with over 1,000 mosques, 18 mazar/dargah, 75 Hindu temples, 8 Buddhist Temples, etc. There are multiple community centers, banks and finance offices, service centers, marketplaces, etc.

Satkania Upazila is also rich in historical landmarks and various tourist locations. Being located in the south of the country, Satkania has several hilly areas that offer natural beauty. People who live in Satkania or travel to the location also enjoy visiting Alinagar Eco Park, Boitoroni Forest Area, Baitul Izzat Jame Masjid Area, Holudia Palm Forest, Gyanapal Ratnapriya Forest Meditation Center, etc. One can also enjoy the beauty of the Sangu River and Dolu River.

Satkania is a rural area with gradually growing urban locations. Over time, it is likely to be one of the most important areas in the Chattogram District.