Jhalakati
History
The 2021 Bangladesh ferry fire occurred on the Sugandha River near the town.
Subdivisions
The district is administratively subdivided into 4 upazilas, these are:
Administration
Zilla Parishad Chairman/Administrator: Khan Saifullah Panir (খান সাইফুল্লাহ পনির)
Deputy Commissioner (DC): Md. Johar Ali
Transportation
- Roads & Highways:
- Rural communications: Water transport is a major attraction in Jhalokati district. People can travel at a cheap cost by boats and various types of engine boats. Jhalokati is famous for its beautiful rivers and canals. Tourists can find it enjoyable to travel through boats.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1974 | 496,791 | — |
1981 | 583,102 | +2.31% |
1991 | 666,139 | +1.34% |
2001 | 694,231 | +0.41% |
2011 | 682,669 | −0.17% |
2022 | 661,160 | −0.29% |
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According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Jhalokati District had 162,401 households and a population of 661,160. 121,894 (18.44%) were under 10 years of age. The population density was 935 people per km. Jhalokati district had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 83.21%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1088 females per 1000 males. 27.85% of the population lived in urban areas.
Religion
Religion | Population (1941) | Percentage (1941) | Population (2022) | Percentage (2022) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Islam ![]() |
252,292 | 64.09% | 599,593 | 90.69% |
Hinduism ![]() |
141,259 | 35.89% | 61,352 | 9.28% |
Others | 82 | 0.02% | 215 | 0.03% |
Total Population | 393,633 | 100% | 661,160 | 100% |
A large majority of the district population is Muslim. It has 2475 mosques, 46 Hindu temples and five Buddhist pagodas. The percentage share of minority Hindus and Christians has seen a decline in absolute numbers since the 1981 census.
Most people of this district speaks Barisali dialect of Bengali which is the dialect of nearby Barisal city.
Media
- Prothom Alo (National)
- Kaler kantho (National)
- Samakal (National)
- The Daily Star (National)
- Akash dth.
Notable personalities
- Maqsudullah, Islamic scholar and first Pir of Talgachhia
- Nachiketa Chakraborty, famous Tollywood singer's family hails from Chechri Rampur village in Kathalia Upazila
- Kabir Ahmed, former international footballer who played for the Pakistan
See also
Notes
- ^ Nalchiti, Jhalokati, Rajapur and Kathalia thanas of Bakerganj district
- ^ Including Jainism, Christianity, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated
References
- ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report (PDF). Vol. 1. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023.
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- ^ ছবিতে জেলা ব্র্যান্ডিং [District Branding]. Jhalokati District (in Bengali).
- ^ "Bangladesh: Death toll rises to 41 in ferry fire on Sugandha River". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "ভোট ছাড়াই চেয়ারম্যান হচ্ছেন ১৯ জন". Jugantor. 16 September 2022.
- ^ "List of Deputy Commissioners". Ministry of Public Administration.
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- ^ "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Jhalokati" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "Census of India, 1941 Volume VI Bengal Province" (PDF). Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Shekorer taane Nachiketa ghure gelen Nachiketa". amaderbarisal.com. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
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