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Patuakhali District

December 11, 2023

Patuakhali (Bengali: পটুয়াখালী, romanized: Potuakhali) is a district in South-central Bangladesh in the Barisal Division. This district is the main entrance for the beach of Kuakata.

Patuakhali
পটুয়াখালী
District
Patuakhali District
Clockwise from left-right: Majidbaria Shahi Mosque, Gazipur Bandar Bazar, Sonarchar Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunset at Kuakata Beach
Nickname: 
সাগরকন্যা (Daughter of the Sea)
Location of Patuakhali in Bangladesh
Expandable map of Patuakhali District
Coordinates: 22°21′15″N 90°19′05″E / 22.3542°N 90.3181°E / 22.3542; 90.3181
Country Bangladesh
DivisionBarisal Division
Patuakhali1969
Government
 • Deputy CommissionerMohammed Kamal Hosean [1]
Area
 • Total3,221.31 km2 (1,243.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[2]
 • Total1,727,254
 • Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+06:00 (BST)
Postal code
8600
HDI (2018)0.586[3]
medium · 16th of 21
Websitewww.patuakhali.gov.bd

Geography edit

It is adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. The area of the district is 3220.15 km2.[4]

Patuakhali city is surrounded on three sides by rivers. The two major rivers are Laukathi and Lohalia, which are directly connected with the Bay of Bengal. The city has an inland airport used for transport and private travel across the country.

A number of different tribal peoples live in the district.

Subdistrict edit

There are 8 upazilas in this district. They are:

  1. Dumki Upazila
  2. Patuakhali Sadar Upazila
  3. Mirzaganj Upazila
  4. Bauphal Upazila
  5. Galachipa Upazila
  6. Dashmina Upazila
  7. Rangabali Upazila
  8. Kalapara Upazila

Administration edit

  • Administrator of Zila Porishod: Mr. Khalilur Rahman Mohon[5]
  • Deputy Commissioner (DC): MD. Matiul Islam Chawdhury
  • Superintendent of Police (SP): Mr.Md.Shahidullah PPM

Economy edit

Agriculture is the profession of the most of the people. Fishing is also a prominent profession of this district. Thousands of boats go into the deep sea to fish and come back with tons of fish. Paddy, jute, and different types of vegetables are the main product of agriculture sector.[citation needed] Main sources of income Agriculture 57.05%, non-agricultural labourer 5.37%, industry 1.03%, commerce 13.79%, transport and communication 2.04%, service 9.22%, construction 2.13%, religious service 0.26%, rent and remittance 0.40% and others 8.71%.

Crops edit

Main Crops of Patuakhali district areas as follows:[6]

  1. Paddy
  2. Jute
  3. Potato
  4. Pea
  5. Lentil
  6. Gram
  7. sesame
  8. Chilli
  9. mustard
  10. Linseed
  11. Coriander seed
  12. Peanut
  13. betel leaf
  14. Sugarcane
  15. Watermelon
  16. Vegetables

Fruits edit

The fruit trees indigenous to Patuakhali district areas as follows:[7]

  1. Mango
  2. Banana
  3. Guava
  4. Jamun
  5. Custard-apple or আতা
  6. Tamarind
  7. Grapefruit
  8. Lime
  9. Jackfruit
  10. Papaya
  11. Pineapple
  12. Bengal almond
  13. Lichi
  14. Pomegranate
  15. Palm or Tal
  16. Common fig
  17. Haritaki
  18. Date – scarce
  19. Coconut – scarce

Education edit

The literacy rate of Patuakhali is 54.1%; male 56.2% and female 52.0%. Educational institutions: university 1, agricultural and veterinary college 1, college 65, technical and vocational institutes 6, secondary school 288, primary school 1152, kindergarten 36, madrasa 506.[6]

Universities
Medical College
Colleges
  • Idris Molla Mahavidyalaya
  • Patuakhali Govt College
  • Patuakhali Government Womens College
  • Bauphal Govt College
  • Dr. Eakub Sharif Degree College
  • Kalapara Govt College
  • Janata College
  • Rangabali Government College
Schools
  • Kalaia Secondary School
  • Abdul High Bidda Nakeiton
  • Patuakhali Government Jubilee High School
  • Patuakhali Collectorate School and College
  • Auliapur Adarsho Secondary School
  • Patuakhali Government Girl's High School
  • Kanakdia Sir Salimullah High School & college
  • Madhya Madanpura Secondary School
Polytechnic Institute

Demographics edit

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1974 937,006—    
1981 1,165,076+3.16%
1991 1,273,872+0.90%
2001 1,460,781+1.38%
2011 1,535,854+0.50%
2022 1,727,254+1.07%
Sources:[2][8]

According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Patuakhali District had 424,745 households and a population of 1,727,254, 18.6% of whom lived in urban areas. The population density was 536 people per km2. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 76.5%, compared to the national average of 74.7%.[2]

Religion edit

Religions in Patuakhali district (2011)[8]
Religion Percent
Muslims
 
 93.02%
Hindus
 
 6.87%
Other or not stated
 
 0.11%
Religion in present-day Patuakhali district[a]
Religion Population (1941)[9]: 100–101  Percentage (1941) Population (2011)[8] Percentage (2011)
Islam   446,108 82.93% 1,428,601 93.02%
Hinduism   82,991 15.43% 105,496 6.87%
Others [b] 8,806 1.64% 1,757 0.11%
Total Population 537,905 100% 1,535,854 100%

The district is overwhelmingly Muslim. Similar to other districts in the Barisal division, the minority Hindu and Christian populations have seen a decline in absolute numbers in the 2001-2011 period.[8] The district has 4765 mosques, 422 temples, and 13 churches.[6]

Patuakhali city edit

Main article: Patuakhali

The city of Patuakhali is situated beside two local rivers: Laukathi River and Lohalia River. During high tides some of the regions of Patuakhali get flooded. The Bay of Bengal is not far from the region.

 
Lohalia River in Rainy Season

At the entrance of the city there is a bridge that connects Barisal (the divisional city) with Patuakhali and Kuakata Beach.

As Patuakhali is a coastal area, it is affected almost every year by natural disasters like cyclones, floods and tornadoes. To help the disaster-affected people, many NGO's are active in the area. They play a vital role in developing the life style of poor people.

Bura Ghuranga river view from the bank of Bura Ghuranga river in beside the Gazi Bhari, East Auliapur, Ronghopaldi, Arojbegi, Dhasmina.

Port of Payra edit

Main article: Port of Payra

Port of Payra is planned to become the third sea port of Bangladesh (after Chittagong and Mongla).

Notable people edit

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Patuakhali subdivision of Bakerganj district excluding the thanas Betagi, Barguna and Amtali
  2. ^ Including Jainism, Christianity, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated

References edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Patuakhali District.
  1. ^ "Mohammed Kamal Hosean". Patuakhali District. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Population and Housing Census 2022: Preliminary Report. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. August 2022. pp. viii, 29, 38, 45. ISBN 978-984-35-2977-0.
  3. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  4. ^ Jerin, Iffat (2012). "Patuakhali District". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  5. ^ "AL men appointed administrators". The Daily Star. 16 December 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  6. ^ a b c (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014.
  7. ^ Bangladesh District Gazetteers:Bogra. Government of Bangladesh. 1979, pp. 16–16
  8. ^ a b c d "Zila Series: Patuakhali" (PDF). Bangladesh Population and Housing Census. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
  9. ^ "Census of India, 1941 Volume VI Bengal Province" (PDF). Retrieved 13 August 2022.

External links edit

  • Official website

December 11, 2023
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Patuakhali Bengali পট য খ ল romanized Potuakhali is a district in South central Bangladesh in the Barisal Division This district is the main entrance for the beach of Kuakata Patuakhali পট য খ ল DistrictPatuakhali DistrictClockwise from left right Majidbaria Shahi Mosque Gazipur Bandar Bazar Sonarchar Wildlife Sanctuary Sunset at Kuakata BeachNickname স গরকন য Daughter of the Sea Location of Patuakhali in BangladeshExpandable map of Patuakhali DistrictCoordinates 22 21 15 N 90 19 05 E 22 3542 N 90 3181 E 22 3542 90 3181Country BangladeshDivisionBarisal DivisionPatuakhali1969Government Deputy CommissionerMohammed Kamal Hosean 1 Area Total3 221 31 km2 1 243 75 sq mi Population 2022 census 2 Total1 727 254 Density540 km2 1 400 sq mi Time zoneUTC 06 00 BST Postal code8600HDI 2018 0 586 3 medium 16th of 21Websitewww wbr patuakhali wbr gov wbr bd Contents 1 Geography 2 Subdistrict 3 Administration 4 Economy 4 1 Crops 4 2 Fruits 5 Education 6 Demographics 6 1 Religion 7 Patuakhali city 8 Port of Payra 9 Notable people 10 See also 11 Notes 12 References 13 External linksGeography editIt is adjacent to the Bay of Bengal The area of the district is 3220 15 km2 4 Patuakhali city is surrounded on three sides by rivers The two major rivers are Laukathi and Lohalia which are directly connected with the Bay of Bengal The city has an inland airport used for transport and private travel across the country A number of different tribal peoples live in the district Subdistrict editThere are 8 upazilas in this district They are Dumki Upazila Patuakhali Sadar Upazila Mirzaganj Upazila Bauphal Upazila Galachipa Upazila Dashmina Upazila Rangabali Upazila Kalapara UpazilaAdministration editAdministrator of Zila Porishod Mr Khalilur Rahman Mohon 5 Deputy Commissioner DC MD Matiul Islam Chawdhury Superintendent of Police SP Mr Md Shahidullah PPMEconomy editAgriculture is the profession of the most of the people Fishing is also a prominent profession of this district Thousands of boats go into the deep sea to fish and come back with tons of fish Paddy jute and different types of vegetables are the main product of agriculture sector citation needed Main sources of income Agriculture 57 05 non agricultural labourer 5 37 industry 1 03 commerce 13 79 transport and communication 2 04 service 9 22 construction 2 13 religious service 0 26 rent and remittance 0 40 and others 8 71 Crops edit Main Crops of Patuakhali district areas as follows 6 Paddy Jute Potato Pea Lentil Gram sesame Chilli mustard Linseed Coriander seed Peanut betel leaf Sugarcane Watermelon Vegetables Fruits edit The fruit trees indigenous to Patuakhali district areas as follows 7 Mango Banana Guava Jamun Custard apple or আত Tamarind Grapefruit Lime Jackfruit Papaya Pineapple Bengal almond Lichi Pomegranate Palm or Tal Common fig Haritaki Date scarce Coconut scarceEducation editThe literacy rate of Patuakhali is 54 1 male 56 2 and female 52 0 Educational institutions university 1 agricultural and veterinary college 1 college 65 technical and vocational institutes 6 secondary school 288 primary school 1152 kindergarten 36 madrasa 506 6 UniversitiesPatuakhali Science and Technology UniversityMedical CollegePatuakhali Medical CollegeCollegesIdris Molla Mahavidyalaya Patuakhali Govt College Patuakhali Government Womens College Bauphal Govt College Dr Eakub Sharif Degree College Kalapara Govt College Janata College Rangabali Government CollegeSchoolsKalaia Secondary School Abdul High Bidda Nakeiton Patuakhali Government Jubilee High School Patuakhali Collectorate School and College Auliapur Adarsho Secondary School Patuakhali Government Girl s High School Kanakdia Sir Salimullah High School amp college Madhya Madanpura Secondary SchoolPolytechnic InstitutePatuakhali Polytechnic Institute Begum Fazilatunnesa Polytechnic Institute Kanakdia Sir Salimullah High School Ayla Secondary SchoolDemographics editHistorical populationYearPop p a 1974937 006 19811 165 076 3 16 19911 273 872 0 90 20011 460 781 1 38 20111 535 854 0 50 20221 727 254 1 07 Sources 2 8 According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh Patuakhali District had 424 745 households and a population of 1 727 254 18 6 of whom lived in urban areas The population density was 536 people per km2 The literacy rate age 7 and over was 76 5 compared to the national average of 74 7 2 Religion edit Religions in Patuakhali district 2011 8 Religion PercentMuslims 93 02 Hindus 6 87 Other or not stated 0 11 Religion in present day Patuakhali district a Religion Population 1941 9 100 101 Percentage 1941 Population 2011 8 Percentage 2011 Islam nbsp 446 108 82 93 1 428 601 93 02 Hinduism nbsp 82 991 15 43 105 496 6 87 Others b 8 806 1 64 1 757 0 11 Total Population 537 905 100 1 535 854 100 The district is overwhelmingly Muslim Similar to other districts in the Barisal division the minority Hindu and Christian populations have seen a decline in absolute numbers in the 2001 2011 period 8 The district has 4765 mosques 422 temples and 13 churches 6 Patuakhali city editMain article Patuakhali The city of Patuakhali is situated beside two local rivers Laukathi River and Lohalia River During high tides some of the regions of Patuakhali get flooded The Bay of Bengal is not far from the region nbsp Lohalia River in Rainy SeasonAt the entrance of the city there is a bridge that connects Barisal the divisional city with Patuakhali and Kuakata Beach As Patuakhali is a coastal area it is affected almost every year by natural disasters like cyclones floods and tornadoes To help the disaster affected people many NGO s are active in the area They play a vital role in developing the life style of poor people Bura Ghuranga river view from the bank of Bura Ghuranga river in beside the Gazi Bhari East Auliapur Ronghopaldi Arojbegi Dhasmina Port of Payra editMain article Port of Payra Port of Payra is planned to become the third sea port of Bangladesh after Chittagong and Mongla Notable people editA K M Fazlul Haque colorectal surgeon Abdul Hady Talukdar academic Sohag Gazi cricketer of the Bangladesh national cricket team KM Nurul Huda Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh Faiz Ahmed Senior Secretary Member of Public Service Commission Nurul Haq Nur joint convenor of Bangladesh Sadharan Chhatra Adhikar Sangrakshan Parishad and vice president Dhaka University Central Students UnionSee also editDistricts of BangladeshNotes edit Patuakhali subdivision of Bakerganj district excluding the thanas Betagi Barguna and Amtali Including Jainism Christianity Buddhism Zoroastrianism Judaism Ad Dharmis or not statedReferences edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Patuakhali District Mohammed Kamal Hosean Patuakhali District Retrieved 29 June 2021 a b c Population and Housing Census 2022 Preliminary Report Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics August 2022 pp viii 29 38 45 ISBN 978 984 35 2977 0 Sub national HDI Area Database Global Data Lab hdi globaldatalab org Retrieved 18 March 2020 Jerin Iffat 2012 Patuakhali District In Sirajul Islam Miah Sajahan Khanam Mahfuza Ahmed Sabbir eds Banglapedia the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Online ed Dhaka Bangladesh Banglapedia Trust Asiatic Society of Bangladesh ISBN 984 32 0576 6 OCLC 52727562 OL 30677644M Retrieved 10 December 2023 AL men appointed administrators The Daily Star 16 December 2011 Retrieved 22 January 2020 a b c District Statistics 2011 Patuakhali PDF Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Archived from the original PDF on 13 November 2014 Bangladesh District Gazetteers Bogra Government of Bangladesh 1979 pp 16 16 a b c d Zila Series Patuakhali PDF Bangladesh Population and Housing Census Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census of India 1941 Volume VI Bengal Province PDF Retrieved 13 August 2022 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Patuakhali District amp oldid 1187456902, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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