Kalia (Bengali: কালিয়া) is an upazila of Narail District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh. Kalia Thana was established in 1866 and was converted into an upazila in 1984.[4] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Kalia.
Kalia
কালিয়া | |
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 Arumina Eco-Park | |
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| Coordinates: 23°2′N 89°38′E / 23.033°N 89.633°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna |
| District | Narail |
| Area | |
| • Total | 301.32 km2 (116.34 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 243,166 |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 7520[3] |
| Website | kaliapaurashava |
Geography
editKalia Upazila has a total area of 301.32 square kilometres (116.34 sq mi).[1] It borders Lohagara Upazila to the north, Dhaka Division to the east, Bagerhat and Khulna districts to the south, Jessore District to the southwest, and Narail Sadar Upazila to the northwest. The Nabaganga River flows south through the upazila.[4]
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. (000) | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 184 | — |
| 1991 | 197 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 208 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 220 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 243 | +10.5% |
| Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[1] | ||
As of the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Kalia upazila had 48,579 households and a population of 220,202. 54,831 (24.90%) were under 10 years of age. Kalia had an average literacy rate of 55.25%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1000 males. 35,744 (16.23%) of the population lived in urban areas.[1][6]
Administration
editKalia Upazila is divided into Kalia Municipality and 14 union parishads: Babrahasla, Baioshona, Boronaleliasabad, Chacuri, Hamidpur, Jaynagor, Kalabaria, Khashial, Mauli, Pahardanga, Panchgram, Peroli, Purulia, and Salamabad.[7] The union parishads are subdivided into 111 mauzas and 187 villages.
Kalia Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 19 mahallas.[1]
Education
editThere are five colleges in the upazila. They include Munshi Manik Miah College, and Shaheed Abdus Salam Degree College.[8]
History of the Liberation War
editOn 8 December 1971, freedom fighters attacked Kalia High School and Municipality house to Pakistani Army and Razakars camp. During the last 3 days (8-10 December), 3 freedom fighters were killed and 4 Pakistani soldiers and 9 Rajakars were killed.
Religious institutions
editEntertainment center
editThere is located Arunima Eco Park at Panipara, Kalia. [9]
Among the most captivating sights is the synchronized flight of numerous birds, forming mesmerizing patterns against the azure sky. The cacophony of their calls and songs fills the air, creating an unforgettable symphony of nature.
The diversity of bird species at Arunima is truly remarkable, with over 200 species recorded, including both common and rare varieties. Bird enthusiasts can spot white storks, egrets, herons, kingfishers, and many more, each contributing to the park’s rich biodiversity. [10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Narail" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 400. ISBN 978-9844752016.
- ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 21 October 2024.
- ^ a b Aawhad, AAM (2012). "Kalia Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Narail (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-240-5.
- ^ "Community Tables: Narail district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
- ^ "Union List". Bangladesh National Portal. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "List of Institutions". Ministry of Education. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Arunima Eco Park". Find Tourist Attractions in Bangladesh.
- ^ Eusha Binte Omar. "A Birdwatcher's Paradise in Narail". Eusha Pedia.
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