Kotwali Thana (chittagong district) with an area of 6.24 sq km, is bounded by Panchlaish thana on the north, karnafuli river and patiya upazila on the south, Chandgaon thana on the east, double mooring thana on the west. Chaktai Khal (canal) is noted.

Administration Kotwali thana was established in 1922. It consists of 10 wards and 20 mahallas.

Archaeological heritage and relics Ander Kellah Jami Mosque and the Court Building, Laldighi Maidan.

Religious institutions Mosque 111, tomb 5, temple 16, church 2 and pagoda 1, most noted of which are Amanat Shah Dargah, Badar Shah Dargah, Shah Sundar Mazar and Chand Shah Mazar.

Population 246893; male 62.62%, female 37.38%; Muslim 68.98%, Hindu 27.98%, Buddhist 1.87%, Christian 1.08% and others 0.09%; ethnic nationals: Larma, Marma,Chakma and Tripura 361 families.

Literacy and educational institutions Average literacy 71.5%; male 74.5% and female 66.1%. Noted educational institutions: college 5, high school 30, madrasa 3 and primary school 20. Noted educational institution: Collegiate School, Muslim High School, Municipal High School and Aparna Charan High school.

Newspapers and periodicals Dailies 8, weeklies 11, monthlies 12 and quarterlies 2, most noted of which are Daily Purbokon, Daily Azadi, Daily Karnafuli, Daily Life, Weekly Chattala, Anubikkhan, Gano Adhikar and Purbo Bangla.

Cultural organisations Public library 3, club 231, museum 1, cinema hall 9, theatre stage 1, theatre group 4, women's organisation 4, stadium 1, playground 10.

Main occupations Agriculture and agricultural labourer 1.97%, commerce and industry 38.29%, transport and construction 3.72%, service 45.51% and others 10.51%.

Main fruits Mango, jackfruit, banana.

Poultries 100.

Communication facilities Roads: pucca 30 km, semi pucca 10 km; railway station 1.

Traditional transport Palanquin and horse carriage. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.

Manufactories Garments industry, re-rolling mill, edible oil mill, welding.

Cottage industries Bamboo and cane work, blacksmith, tailoring, etc.

Hats, bazars and fairs Noted hats and bazars are Reaz Uddin Bazar, Baksi Hat, Khatunganj Bazar, Asadganj, Chaktai; Laldighi Maidan Mela on the occasion of Jabbar Bali Khela is notable.

Main exports Garments products.

NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are brac, asa and proshika.

Health centres Hospital 4, family planning centre 20. health centre 20. [Golam Kibria Bhuiyan]