Patikhalghata Union (

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Kathalia Upazila Kathalia ( bn, কাঠালিয়া ) is an upazila of Jhalokati District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh. Geography Kathalia is located at . It has 23,904 households and a total area of 152.08 km2.Bhandaria upazila of Pirojpur ...

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in the

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of southern region of

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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.

Geography

Patikhalghata Union is located at . Patikhalghata Union is situated at the Kathalia Sadar of Kathalia Upazila.

Area

Patikhalghata has an area of 4,414 acres.

Geographical Data

Canal and River

* Halta River * Bahar Canal * Mistrir Canal

Cultural Features

Language

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

.The administrative activities of this union is under Kathalia Union Parishad. This is included in the 125 No. Electoral Area Jhalakathi-1 of

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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.

Village-wise Population

Education

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

Number of Educational Institution

* 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

Notable personalities

The Notable Personalities of Patikhalghata Union are: # Dr.Sekandar Hayat Khan # Mr.Chand Mia Molla # Mr.Motimia Jomadder # Chittaranjan Das

Markets

Name of the markets are: * Tarabunia Market * Patikhalghata Market * Neyamatpura Mollarhat Market * Morichbunia Market * Jhorkhali New Market

References

External links

{{Jhalokati District Unions of Kathalia Upazila Jhalokati District