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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: 22.3542°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)
 • Total1,727,254
 • Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+06:00 (BST)
Postal code
8600
HDI (2018)0.586[2]
medium · 16th of 21
Websitewww.patuakhali.gov.bd

Geography


It is adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. The area of the district is 3220.15 km2.[3]

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


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



Economy


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


Main Crops of Patuakhali district areas as follows:[5]

  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


The fruit trees indigenous to Patuakhali district areas as follows:[6]

  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


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.[5]

Universities
Medical College
Colleges
Schools
Polytechnic Institute

Demographics


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%
Sources:[7]

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, the district had a population of 1,535,854, of which 753,441 were males and 782,413 females. Rural population was 1,333,972 (86.86%) while urban population was 201,882 (13.14%). The literacy rate is 54.1% for 7 years and above: 56.2% for males and 52.0% for females.[7]


Religion


Religions in Patuakhali district (2011)[7]
Religion Percent
Muslims
 
 93.02%
Hindus
 
 6.87%
Other or not stated
 
 0.11%
Religion in present-day Patuakhali district[lower-alpha 1]
Religion Population (1941)[8]: 100–101  Percentage (1941) Population (2011)[7] Percentage (2011)
Islam 446,108 82.93% 1,428,601 93.02%
Hinduism 82,991 15.43% 105,496 6.87%
Others [lower-alpha 2] 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.[9] The district has 4765 mosques, 422 temples, and 13 churches.[5]


Patuakhali city


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.

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


Main article: Port of Payra

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


Notable people



See also



Notes


  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


Wikimedia Commons has media related to Patuakhali District.
  1. "Mohammed Kamal Hosean". http. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  2. "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  3. Jerin, Iffat (2012). "Patuakhali District". In Islam, Sirajul; 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. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  4. "AL men appointed administrators". The Daily Star. 16 December 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  5. "District Statistics 2011: Patuakhali" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014.
  6. Bangladesh District Gazetteers:Bogra. Government of Bangladesh. 1979, pp. 16–16
  7. "Zila Series: Patuakhali" (PDF). Bangladesh Population and Housing Census. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
  8. "CENSUS OF INDIA, 1941 VOLUME VI BENGAL PROVINCE" (PDF). Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  9. "Bangladesh Population & Housing Census 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 22 September 2020.



На других языках

[de] Patuakhali (Distrikt)

Der Distrikt Patuakhali (bengalisch পটুয়াখালী জেলা, Paṭuẏākhālī jelā) ist ein Verwaltungsdistrikt im südlichen Bangladesch, der innerhalb der Division Barishal, der übergeordneten Verwaltungseinheit liegt. Er besteht aus einer ganzen Reihe so genannter Chars, also Inseln, die aufgrund veränderter Flussläufe und Überschwemmungen häufig ihre Position aber auch ihr Bestehen verändern.
- [en] Patuakhali District

[ru] Патуакхали (округ)

Патуакхали (бенг. পটুয়াখালী জেলা, англ. Patuakhali District) — округ на юге Бангладеш, в области Барисал. Образован в 1969 году из части территории округа Бакергандж. Административный центр — город Патуакхали. Площадь округа — 3205 км². По данным переписи 2001 года население округа составляло 1 444 340 человек. Уровень грамотности взрослого населения составлял 36,4 %, что ниже среднего уровня по Бангладеш (43,1 %). Религиозный состав населения: мусульмане — 91,45 %, индуисты — 8,39 %.


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