Jhalokati District(ঝালকাঠি)

Jhalokati District

Jhalokati is a district in South-western Bangladesh and a part of the Barisal Division. Jhalokati became a district in 1984 and before that it was a subdivision. The subdivision was established in 1972. The district consists of 2 municipalities, 18 wards, 4 upazilas, 32 union parishads, 400 mouzas, 66 mahallas and 449 villages. 4 upazilas are:Jhalokati Sadar Upazila, Kathalia Upazila, Nalchity Upazila and Rajapur Upazila.
Area: 758.06 sq km.
Boundary: Jhalokati district is bounded by Barisal district to the north and east, Barguna district and the Bishkhali river tn the south, Lohagara Upazila and Pirojpur district to the west.
Weather: Here Annual average temperatures maximum is 33.3°C, minimum 12.1°C. Annual rainfall is 2506 mm.
Major rivers: Bishkhali, Sugandha, Dhansiri, Gabkhan, Jangalia and Bamanda.
Population: 696055. Among them male are 49.36%, female 50.64%.
Religion: Muslim 87.31%, Hindu 12.64% and others 0.05%.
Literacy rate: 51.2%. Among them male are 55.9% and female 46.5%.
Main occupations: Agriculture 40.07%, agricultural labourer 15.68%, commerce 12.43%, service 11.03%, wage labourer 4.66% etc.
Main crops: Paddy, betel leaf.
Main fruits: Mango, banana, palm, litchi and coconut.
Transportation: Like other districts, main mode of transportation is bus. Road and waterway is the way of communication.
Mills and factories:Ice factory, flour mill, salt factory, rice mill, oil mill, saw mill, bidi factory etc.
Main exports: Betel leaf, guava and salt.
Educational institutions: There are 23 colleges, 167 high schools and many other junior schools madrasas, government and non-government primary schools in this district.
Marks of the War of Liberation: As marks of liberation, there are 2 Mass killing site, 2 memorial plate and 1 memorial sculpture.
Jhalokati Town:
Jhalokati is a municipal town. The municipility was established in1875. The town consists of 9 wards and 47 mahallas. The area of the town is 6.37 sq km with a population of 45095. Among them male are 53.11%, female 46.89%. Literacy rate among the town people is 67.5%.
Places to see:
• Sujabad Kellah (fort)
• Remnants of the Ghosal Rajbari(local landlord)
• Old Municipal Building
• Civil Court Building (1781)
• Surichora Jami Mosque
• Madabar Mosque.


Historical events:
Due to good communication facilities by water the area attracted the Europeans. The East India Company, the Dutch and the French established their trade centres in phases. Because of its commercial importance Jhalokati was called the ‘second Kolkata’.
During the War of Liberation, people of Jhalokati fought bravely against the Pakistani army.




Gabkhan Bridge

Gabkhan Bridge is the 5th Bangladesh-China friendship bridge. It is made obar the gabkhan channel. the construction design of this bridge has made it different from other bridge in the country.


DARGAH
Necharabad Dargah complex

Necharabad Dargah complex is made by Hazrat Saheb Hujur. it is the pride of Jhalakathi as well as for whole south area. it is now the place of unity among all country for religious and modern education.


MONDIR
Ponabalia  Temple

Ponabalia and Somorail is famous foe Sri Sri Voirob Embkeshor's temple and Sri Si Mot Swami Amoloando Tomadut's monastery. There is legend and myth history behind the shib temple. Often now in the place of pursit of songs of poet Mukundo das's student Pagla Kanai, in Sajon Tola the sound of humanistic song will be heared. in front of the Jhalokati corporation there is a ferry ghat. from the ferry ghat after passing the river and going 7/8 km the Village shamrain and Ponabalia will be found.


DHANSIRI
Dhansiri And  Uncle's house of poet Jibonando Das
কবি জীবনানন্দ দাস এর মামা বাড়ি

The river Dhansiri is the dream river for the poet of nature Jibonando Das. Standing here he made "Abar asibi fire Dhansiritir tire ei banglai" (i will come back beside this river Dhansiri in this Bangla). His father's name Sottanondo Das and mothers name Kusum Kumari Das. His nick name is Mil. His old residence is Gougara, Bikrompur. But his birth place is Barisal's Notun Bajar. He took birth in 17th feb, in 1899. The river Dhansiri is at Rajapur subdistrict in present Jhalokati. In time of the rule of british, steamer went from one place to another among Barisal-Jhalakathi-Rajapur-Saturia-Coukhali-Pirojpur-Khulna-Kolkata. There is paddy field in both sides of the river. Beside the bank of the river there was his uncles(mother's brother) house at Bamankathi village. The poet used to came in uncle's house with his parents in his childhood. He used to live in Barisal with his parents but his uncle's house is his favourite place. He enjoyed the beautiful natural scenery of the river Dhansiri.


KULKATHI SHIDIYA (A symbol of British rule)
Kulkathi Sahidiya (Martyr monument)
কুলকাঠি শহীদিয়া

The most heart touching memory of Britsh Rules is Kulkathi. By the conspiracy of local Hindus and with the order of Majistrate E. N. Brandey Gurca soldiers fired on Muslim and 19 Muslim People died. Again many were injured.The grave of the 19 died muslim people is here at kulkathi village at Nalchati Thana. After crossing the college Kheyaghata, 3/4 km shold pass to get Kulkhati village.This is a symbol of British rule.


SIDDHAKATHI JAMINDAR BARI
Siddhakathi Jamindar Bari
সিদ্ধকাঠি জমিদার বাড়ী

Siddha kathi landlord house is the house of Siddhakathi Rai Chowdhy. It is Kamini Ray's fathers-in-law's house. The main building was destroyed. There is some debris of some building with a Rangmahal. Well decorated pond is the witness of time. Siddhakathi school was made by landlord Jagot Prosonno Ray. It is in its own height till now. This landlord house is in 3/4 km distance from Nalchiti sadorat at siddhakathi village.


CHINA GRAVE
China Grave in Nalchhati

Closer to the corporation of Nalchiti port there is in last sleep a China businessman. Long time ago the popularity of Nalchiti port is expaned to China. As example of it the old market was known as China market.


POET KAMINI RAI AND JAMINI SEN'S HOUSE
Poet Kamini Rai / Jamini sen's house

The famous poet Kamini Rai's father's house is in Basanda Village. There is debris of the house. Kamini Rai was the first women graduated. Jamini sen, the sister of Kamini Rai was the first women doctor.


KIRTIPASA ZAMINDAR BARI
kirtipasa Zamidar Bari
কীর্তিপাশা জমিদার বাড়ী

According to the name of Narayana kirtipasa kirtipasa landlord house.Ram Jibon Sen, founder of kirtipasa landlord house. Tapan Roy Chowdhury and Rohini Roy Chowdhury, the dynasty's two star. River steamer ferry fort gabakhana rohini rohini Roy Chowdhury's contribution. The hospital, which has a history of bakala kirtipasaya jhalakathi is older than sub district headquarter (district headquarters) hospital. There are still signs of a grave character sahamarana satidaha practise. Rohini Roy Chowdhury's tomb has been built newly.There is now also a family Shiva temple and a statue of Shiva. The village kirtipasha is in 4 / 5 km north-west towards the Jhalakathi headquarters.

Bhola District(ভোলা)

Tourist Attractions In Bhola.

The Bhola District has an area 3,737.21 km² located in the Barisal Division. This district also known as Bhola Island which is the largest island of Bangladesh. Bhola is bordered by Lakshmipur and Barisal District in north and the Bay of Bengal to the south. The district has its own natural beauty, history and tradition. There are so many tourist attractions in this district such as Char Kukri-Mukri, Bir Sreshtho Mostafa Kamal Memorial Museum, and Wander Kingdom etc.

Char Kukri-Mukri: Char Kukri-Mukri is one of the famous natural islands in this country. The island famous for its natural beauty and this island also called as Daughter of Island. The mangrove forest, wildlife and sea beach increase this islands beauty more. It is guess that the island is four to five hundred years old and the island is not so highly modernized. Many kinds wildlife available is this island such as Egrets, Fishing Cat, Small-clawed Otter, Heron, Bitterns, and Grey Pelican etc.

The adventure of this island is Jungle Safari. You can Plan your adventure holiday to Char Kukri-Mukri Wildlife Sanctuary armed with information and reviews provided by experts and by users. You can go there Accessible by road or reverie transport from Dhaka up to Barisal. Then go to Bhola by road. From Bhola go 2.5 hours by road towards the Char, then take 1/2 hour boat ride on local craft. Bhola has number of circuit/guest houses, which must be arranged in advance. More plentiful accommodations are available in Barisal. So you can easy visit this nice island.

Bir Sreshtho Mostafa Kamal Memorial Museum: Bir Sreshtho Mostafa Kamal Memorial Museum is another tourist attraction of this district. Bir Sreshtho Mostafa Kamal was born this district and sacrifices his life in Liberation War of Bangladesh. To remember this great person and his sacrifice the Bir Sreshtho Mostafa Kamal Memorial Museum was build in 2007. The memorial located in Moutupi Mouja, Alinogor union under Bhola District where his Father's house was.

The memorial located behind Alinogor High School play ground and it is a one stored building. Different kind's books are stored in this museum library which helps the people to know the real history of Liberation War of Bangladesh.


Wander Kingdom: Wander kingdom is a commercial park to entertain the people of this district and also entertain the visitor. This is a nice park which is created by manually. This park is located in Chornowabad area of Bhola Sadar.

Monpura Deep:
Manpura Island is an island in the northern Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh, at the mouth of the Meghna river. The island has an area of 373 km2. Other major offshore islands of this region are Bhola Island (which is the largest) and Hatia Island. All of these islands are densely populated.

& Moghul Generation Mosque, Garai Bridge etc.

Barisal District(বরিশাল)

Barisal Tour Places

Kuakata sea beach is the main tourist spot in the division. It is the one of the two sea beaches in South Asia where both sunrise and sunset at sea can be seen. Durga Sagor is another beautiful Dighi where lot of guest birds comes in every winter season.

Kuakata

Locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic beauty spot on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. At Kuakata excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beach, blue sky, huge expanse of water of the Bay and evergreen forest in really eye-catching.

Kuakata is one of the rarest places which has the unique beauty of offering the full view of the rising and setting of crimson sun in the water of the Bay of Bengal in a calm environment. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's unique beaches. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach has gentle slopes into the Bay of Bengal and bathing there is as pleasant as is walking or diving.

Get In : There exists road communication between Dhaka and Patuakhali district headquarters. Accessible by road, water or air transport up to Barisal. Then one may travel by road or water to Kuakata or Patuakhali.

Getting in Kuakata is a 2 phase journey. first one is from DHAKA to BARISHAL. There are lauch & bus service available for this journey. The 2nd phase is to travel from BARISHAL to KUAKATA. There are some bus service available in the Barishal Launch Port. These buses render daily trip to KUAKATA. This trip takes about 5-6 hours due to bad road condition. In this 2nd phase trip there are 5 Ferries.

Horinghata:


Information

Horinghata is a place where you can see deer roaming around. In Horinghata forest sometimes the ROYAL BENGAL TIGER is seen. Horin is a Bengali word for deer. So name itself express why it's called Horinghata. You can go to Horinghata from Borguna District.

Horinghata in Patharghata Upazila with an area of ??387.36 square km and is bordered by Mathbaria bamna upazilas in the north, the Bay of Bengal in the south, and Barguna Sadar Bishkhali River in the east, and upazila sarankhola Haringhata River in the west

Important unions and places:

There are 11 unions in Patharghata upazila. Betmora, Paihanpur, Nanhnapara, Char duani, Kalomegha etc are the important place of Patharghata. Postal code nearly-8720

Travel from Dhaka

There are available bus from Dhaka (Gabtoli and Saydabad) bus station to Patharghata. And You can go by river way on navygation (Sadargath lanch station to pathorhgata) You may have to go Barguna first and then Patharghata.

Historical or Tourist Places:

We are searching for the historical places of Patharghata. Please help us to add some places in Patharghata which states the history.

Hotel Motel:

There are some residential hotel in Patharghata. People from outside Patharghata if come to visit they can use these hostel for live. These hotels are cheap to live.

Barguna District(বরগুনা)

Tourist Attractions In Barguna.

The Barguna District is a beautiful District under Barisal Division. It is located in South Western Bangladesh boarded by Jhalkathi, Pirojphur, Barisal and Patuakhali district. The total areas of Barguna District are 1832 square kilometer. There are many tourist attractions in this district. Historical Bibichini Shahi Mosque, Sonakata/Sonarchor, Laldiyar Forest, Haringhata are famous tourist spots and historical place in Barguna.

Historical Bibichini Shahi Mosque: 

Bibichini Shahi Mosque is located in Bibichini Union which is under Betagi Upajila, Barguna District. In 1659, A Muslim saint named Hazrat Shah Neyamat Ullah (Rah.) was come here from Persia to Perching Islam in this region. He renamed this masque as Bibichini Shahi Mosque as his daughter name and he also renamed this village as Bibichini village.
he mosque is 33ft long, 33ft width and the wall of the mosque are 6ft wide. Three graves are located beside the mosque which is completely exclusion. Those graves are 40-45 ft long. According to the local people, those graves are Hazrat Shah Naimat Ullah and his two daughters Chinibibi and Isabibi. In 1700, this great Muslim Saint Hazrat Shah Neyamat Ullah (Rah.) was died and buried him beside the mosque.

Sonakata/Sonarchar: Sonakata is also known as Sonarchar. It is a great place and famous for natural place. Sonakata is located in 32kilometer south away from Barguna District and near Beach of Bay of Bangle. From this place anyone can overview both sunrise and sunset. This is really a great natural beauty of Bangladesh.

Laldiyara Forest: Laldiyara forest is another tourist attraction in Barguna district which is located in Patharghata Upajila of Barguna district. Baleshar River located beside the forest. There are various types birds are living here and different kind's tree found in this forest.

Haringhata: Haringhata is also a beautiful place in Barguna district. It is famous for forest. Haringhata is located in Patharghata Upajila under Barguna District.

Rakhain Area: Rakhain people are living in this area. The Rakhain people are living in Amtali upajila and Barguna Sadar district. They have a traditional and cultural life. They have handicrafts and weaving industry. Their live depend on those industries.