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21-604: The upazila, developed after clearing parts of the Sundarbans, covers an area of 387.36 square kilometers. It is home to the Tengragiri Wildlife Sanctuary, the second largest breathable forest in Bangladesh after the Sundarbans. This area is predominantly agricultural. Nonetheless, its economy is indirectly dependent on marine fisheries. The upazila has facilities for fish landing and wholesale fish trading. According to

42-428: A literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 60.5%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1038 females per 1000 males. 28,521 (17.40%) lived in urban areas. As of the 1991 Bangladesh census , Patharghata has a population of 134635. Males constitute 50.56% of the population, and females 49.44%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 68751. Patharghata has an average literacy rate of 66.4% (7+ years), and

63-581: A small minority of Hindus. There is also a dwindling community of Rakhine Buddhists settled in Kalapara Upazila. Similar to other districts in the Barisal division, the minority Hindu, Buddhist and Christian populations have seen a decline in absolute numbers in the 2001-2011 period. The district has 4765 mosques, 422 temples, and 13 churches. The city of Patuakhali is situated beside two local rivers: Laukathi River and Lohalia River. During high tides some of

84-564: Is a district in south-central Bangladesh in the Barisal Division . This district is the main entrance for the beach of Kuakata . It is adjacent to the Bay of Bengal . The area of the district is 3,221.31 km . 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

105-550: The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics , conducted a national census in Bangladesh . They recorded data from all of the districts and upazilas and main cities in Bangladesh including statistical data on population size, households, sex and age distribution, marital status, economically active population, literacy and educational attainment, religion, number of children etc. According to the census, Hindus were 10.5 per cent of

126-642: The British government created Bakerganj District in 1797 following the 7th resolution, named after Aga Bakar Khan. To maintain peace and order and to counter pirate attacks, a temporary police outpost was constructed on the banks of the Bishkhali River in Fuljhuri in the early nineteenth century. Subsequently, as chars formed in the Bay of Bengal and cultivation began in the Sundarbans area, significant settlements developed. In

147-462: The 2011 census, the total population of Patharghata Upazila is 163,927, comprising 80,544 males and 83,383 females, spread across 43,085 households. The literacy rate is 65%. Patharghata is located at 22°02′45″N 89°58′08″E  /  22.0458°N 89.9689°E  / 22.0458; 89.9689 . It has a total area of 387.36 km. During the British rule, for administrative convenience,

168-513: The Patuakhali subdivision was created in 1871. At that time, this subdivision included the areas of Patuakhali , Mirzaganj , Gulishakhali , Bauphal , and Galachipa , totaling 5 police stations. Bamna and Patharghata were under the jurisdiction of Mathbaria Thana . At that time, Barguna was within the Gulishakhali Thana. Later, towards the end of the century, for administrative convenience,

189-459: 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 is planned to become the third sea port of Bangladesh (after Chittagong and Mongla ). 1991 Bangladesh census Religion in Bangladesh (1991 Census) TIn 1991,

210-785: The country. There are 8 upazilas in this district. They are: Agriculture is the profession of 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. 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%. Main Crops of Patuakhali district areas as follows: The fruit trees indigenous to Patuakhali district areas as follows: In 2011,

231-515: The early twentieth century, some people from the areas of Mathbaria , Bamna , and Betagi came here, cleared Sundari tree gardens, and began to settle. Later, the British government registered the land in the area in 1910. In 1913, a minor flood washed away the settlements in these areas. Later, in 1926, the British government brought merchants from Dhaka and Faridpur to establish businesses in Patharghata market, including tailor and sweet shops. After

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252-569: The end of British rule in 1947, the governance of this area came under the Bakerganj subdivision of the Patuakhali Sub-Division. Even though some road development took place in the area after independence in 1971, it was not until 1985 when the Ershad government introduced the upazila system that the area's road connectivity began to improve. Before this, the only means of communication in the area

273-445: The literacy rate of Patuakhali was 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. According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Patuakhali District had 424,743 households and a population of 1,727,254 with an average 4.01 people per household. Among

294-498: The national average of 32.4% literate. UNO : Md. Ruknuzzaman Khan. Patharghata Upazila is divided into Patharghata Municipality and seven union parishads : Char Duani, Kakchira, Kalmegha, Kathaltali, Nachnapara, Patharghata, and Raihanpur. The union parishads are subdivided into 42 mauzas and 66 villages. Patharghata Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 9 mahallas . Patuakhali District Patuakhali ( Bengali : পটুয়াখালী , romanized :  Potuakhali )

315-592: The police stations of Bamna, Patharghata, Barguna, Betagi, and Khepupara were established. For the first time, Barguna appeared on the map through the naming of these police stations. In the fourteenth century, the entire southern region was under the jurisdiction of Bakerganj . In the mid-eighteenth century, Aga Bakar Khan was a notable figure in East Bengal. His zamindari was in Bakla Chandradwip. Patuakhali and Barisal were known as Bakla Chandradwip. For governance,

336-420: The population, 327,724 (18.97%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 719 people per km . Patuakhali District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 76.70%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1048 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 18.62% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 1,114. The district is overwhelmingly Muslim with

357-430: The population, down from 12.1 per cent as of 1981. Bangladesh have a population of 106,314,992 as per the 1991 national census report. Majority of 93,886,769 reported that they were Muslims, 11,184,337 reported as Hindus, 616,626 as Buddhists, 350,839 as Christians and 276,418 as others. This Bangladeshi history-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This census -related article

378-404: The regions of Patuakhali get flooded. The Bay of Bengal is not far from the region. 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

399-562: Was a police station of the Pirojpur subdivision. Among the 10 police stations listed in the Pirojpur subdivision at that time, one was Patharghata. Kalapara , Amtali, Barguna, Betagi, and the Patharghata and Bamna police stations of the Pirojpur subdivision formed the Barguna subdivision. Later, due to the needs of the time, Barguna subdivision was upgraded to a district on February 28, 1984. Patharghata

420-533: Was through waterways using Pansi boats. Once part of the Sundarbans forest area, Barguna gradually transformed into a densely populated area. Political, social, and cultural activities began in this area. Due to administrative convenience, increased size, and population growth, Barguna became a sub-district town in the historical records with the creation of the Patuakhali District in 1969. In 1915, Patharghata

441-424: Was upgraded to an upazila on March 24, 1983. The indigenous people had cleared large trees to establish settlements before this period. The roots of these trees can still be found underground, which the local people excavate for firewood. According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh , Patharghata Upazila had a population of 163,927 living in 43,085 households. 35,397 (21.59%) were under 10 years of age. Patharghata has

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