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.
Patikhalghata Union
পাটিখালঘাটা Union | |
|---|---|
 2nd Patikhalghata Union Council | |
  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 | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Jhalokati District |
| Upazila | Kathalia Upazila |
| Union Council Formed | 1973 |
| Seat of Government | Upazila Parishad |
| Government | |
| • Type | Union Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,786 ha (4,414 acres) |
| Population | |
• Total | 25,044 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | patikhalghataup.jhalakathi.gov.bd/ |
History
editThere 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
editPatikhalghata Union is located at 22°22′44.000″N 90°2′43.001″E / 22.37888889°N 90.04527806°E. Patikhalghata Union is situated at the Kathalia Sadar of Kathalia Upazila.
Patikhalghata has an area of 4,414 acres.[2]
- Halta River
- Bahar Canal
- Mistrir Canal
Culture
editWith Linguistic Tradition and Independence the rural language of Barishal attracts people especially. In continuity the people of Patikhalghata speak the language.
Administration
editPatikhalghata 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.
At present, there is 6 villages under Patikhalghata Union. The administrative activities of this union is under Patikhalghata Union Parishad.
Demographics
editAccording 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]
| Name of the Village | Population |
| Tarabunia | 3052 |
| Dutter Poshuribunia | 2540 |
| Patikhalghta | 2245 |
| Neyamatpura | 2900 |
| Morichbunia | 3150 |
| Jhorkhali | 1825 |
Education
editAccording to the Census-2011, the literacy rate of Patikhalghata Union is about 53%.[7]
- Primary School-09
- Madrasa-07
- Non-Gov. Reg. Primary School-03
- High School-04
- Lower Secondary School-01
Transport
editThe 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
edit- Ashar Alo Jame Masjid [9]
Markets
editName of the markets are:[10]
- Tarabunia Market
- Patikhalghata Market
- Neyamatpura Mollarhat Market
- Morichbunia Market
- Jhorkhali New Market
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "History of Patikhalghata Union". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Union Statistics". Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "Canal and River". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Language". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Demographics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-12-08. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ "Village-wise Population". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Education". Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ^ "Union At a Glance". Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "Places of interest". Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "Markets". Retrieved February 7, 2021.