Patikhalghata Union

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Patikhalghata Union
পাটিখালঘাটা
Union
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকারের সীল.svg 2nd Patikhalghata Union Council
Patikhalghata Union is located in Bangladesh
Patikhalghata Union
Patikhalghata Union
Map Showing Patikhalghata Union in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 22°22′44.000″N 90°2′43.001″E / 22.37888889°N 90.04527806°E / 22.37888889; 90.04527806Coordinates: 22°22′44.000″N 90°2′43.001″E / 22.37888889°N 90.04527806°E / 22.37888889; 90.04527806
Union Council Formed1973
Seat of GovernmentUpazila Parishad
Government
 • TypeUnion Council
Area
 • Total1,786 ha (4,414 acres)
Population
 • Total25,044
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Websitepatikhalghataup.jhalakathi.gov.bd/

Patikhalghata Union (Bengali:পাটিখালঘাটা ইউনিয়ন) is one of the six union councils under Kathalia Upazila of Jhalakati District in the Barishal Division of southern region of Bangladesh.

History[]

History of Patikhalghata Union[]

There is a saying among the people that, once this area was a river char, a forest and a leafy garden. People from far and wide used to cultivate this leaf, made "Pati" with that and sell them in the market. Later when the people started living here and started cultivating land, they named this area Patikhalghata.[1]

Geography[]

Patikhalghata Union is located at

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22°22′44.000″N 90°2′43.001″E / 22.37888889°N 90.04527806°E / 22.37888889; 90.04527806. Patikhalghata Union is situated at the Kathalia Sadar of Kathalia Upazila.

Area[]

Patikhalghata has an area of 4,414 acres.[2]

Geographical Data[]

Canal and River [3][]

  • Halta River
  • Bahar Canal
  • Mistrir Canal

Cultural Features[]

Language [4][]

With Linguistic Tradition and Independence the rural language of Barishal attracts people especially. In continuity the people of Patikhalghata speak the language.

Administration[]

Administrative Structure[]

Patikhalghata Union is the 2nd Union Parishad Under Kathalia Upazila.The administrative activities of this union is under Kathalia Union Parishad. This is included in the 125 No. Electoral Area Jhalakathi-1 of National Parliament .

Administrative Areas[]

At Present, there is 6 villages under Patikhalghata Union.The administrative activities of this union is under Patikhalghata Union Parishad.

Demographics[]

According to Census-2011, The total population of Patikhalghata Union is 15,777.Among them number of male is 7,709 and number of female is 8,068.Number of total family is 3991.[5]

Village-wise Population [6][]

Village wise population of Patikhalghata Union
Name of the Village Population
Tarabunia 3052
Dutter Poshuribunia 2540
Patikhalghta 2245
Neyamatpura 2900
Morichbunia 3150
Jhorkhali 1825

Education[]

According to the Census-2011, the literacy rate of Patikhalghata Union is about 53%.[7]

Number of Educational Institution [8][]

  • Primary School-09
  • Madrasa-07
  • Non-Gov. Reg. Primary School-03
  • High School-04
  • Lower Secondary School-01

Transportation[]

The distance from Kathalia Upazila Sadar to Patikhalghata Union Council is 9 km. People can reach Amua from Kathalia by Bus or rickshaw at first. Then they have to board on steamer to reach directly to Patikhalghata Union Council.

Places of interest[]

Ashar Alo Jame Masjid [9][]

Notable personalities[]

The Notable Personalities of Patikhalghata Union are:[10]

  1. Dr.Sekandar Hayat Khan
  2. Mr.Chand Mia Molla
  3. Mr.Motimia Jomadder
  4. Chittaranjan Das

Markets[]

Name of the markets are:[11]

  • Tarabunia Market
  • Patikhalghata Market
  • Neyamatpura Mollarhat Market
  • Morichbunia Market
  • Jhorkhali New Market

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "History of Patikhalghata Union". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Union Statistics". Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Canal and River". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Language". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Demographics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-12-08. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  6. ^ "Village-wise Population". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "Education". Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "Union At a Glance". Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  9. ^ "Places of interest". Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "Notable personalities". Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  11. ^ "Markets". Retrieved February 7, 2021.

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