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Silkup Union
১০নং শীলকূপ ইউনিয়ন | |
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| Coordinates: 21°58′45″N 91°57′30″E / 21.97917°N 91.95833°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong |
| District | Chittagong |
| Upazila | Banshkhali |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.20 km2 (6.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 26,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 4390 |
Silkup Union (Bengali: শীলকূপ ইউনিয়ন) is a union parishad under Banshkhali Upazila in Chittagong District, located within the Chittagong Division of southeastern Bangladesh. It is officially designated as 10 No. Silkup Union Parishad. The union contains the Banshkhali Eco Park, a major ecological tourism reserve in the region.
Silkup Union covers an area of 16.20 km2 (6.25 sq mi). Located immediately south-west of the upazila headquarters, it lies approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) from Jaldi.
The union is bounded by Banshkhali Municipality (Jaldi) to the north, Chambal Union to the south, the forested hills of Lohagara Upazila to the east, and Gandamara Union to the west.
Silkup Union Parishad is an elected local government body consisting of a Chairman, nine general ward members, and three reserved female seats. It forms part of the Chittagong-16 constituency of the Jatiya Sangsad.
The union comprises four recognized villages:
The local economy is predominantly driven by tourism services, agriculture, forestry, cottage craft industries, and remittances from expatriate workers. Major crops include paddy rice, seasonal vegetables, and fruit orchards cultivated along the hill slopes.
Major local markets include:
According to official census figures, the union has a literacy rate of 46.5%. Notable educational institutions include: