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Introduction
Jhalokati (ঝালকাঠি জেলা) is a district in South-western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Barisal Division.
Other Districts in Barisal Division: Barguna | Barisal | Bhola | Jhalakati | Patuakhali | Pirojpur
Area
758.06 square kilometers (292.69 square miles).
Population
682669
Bounded by
Barisal district on the north and east, Barguna district and the Bishkhali river on the south, lohagara and Pirojpur districts on the west

Map of Jhalokati District
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Profile
Jhalokati subdivision was established in 1972 and was turned into a district in 1984. It consists of 2 municipalities, 18 wards, 4 upazilas, 32 union parishads, 400 mouzas, 66 mahallas and 449 villages.
Upazilas
Jhalokati Sadar Upazila, Kathalia Upazila, Nalchity Upazila, Rajapur Upazila
History
During the British rule 17 Muslims were killed in an encounter with the British army at Kulkati. Due to navigation facilities 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 Rezaul Karim of village Besain Khan (Jhalokati Sadar Upazila) formed the Manik Bahini consisting of 24 members to resist the Pak army. On 16 June 1971, the Pak army in collaboration with some local Razakars captured and killed them. On 27 April the Pak army set on fire in Jalokhati Town and caused heavy damages.
Archeological Sites
Sujabad Kellah (fort), remnants of the Ghosal Rajbari, Old Municipal Building, Civil Court Building (1781), Surichora Jami Mosque, Madabar Mosque.
Newspapers
Daily: Shatakantha (extinct), weekly Suryadaya, weekly Ajana Khabar; periodicals: Arkh, Jagaran, Agraha, Namta, Shabdakash, Sabujpatra, Janayeta, Sreshti.
Rivers
Bishkhali, Sugandha, Dhansiri, Gabkhan, Jangalia and Bamanda.
Official Website
http://www.jhalokati.gov.bd
10th Parliament Member(s)
ConstituencyName, Party
Jhalokathi-1
Bazlul Haque Haroon
Bangladesh Awami League
Jhalokathi-2
Amir Hossain Amu
Bangladesh Awami League
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Post Codes
ThanaSub-officePostcode
Jhalokathi Sadar
Baukathi
8402
Jhalokathi Sadar
Gabha
8403
Jhalokathi Sadar
Jhalokathi Sadar
8400
Jhalokathi Sadar
Nabagram
8401
Jhalokathi Sadar
Shekherhat
8404
Kathalia
Amua
8431
Kathalia
Kathalia
8430
Kathalia
Niamatee
8432
Kathalia
Shoulajalia
8433
Nalchhiti
Beerkathi
8421
Nalchhiti
Nalchhiti
8420
Rajapur
Rajapur
8410
Information Source
Compiled from data collected from Wikipedia.org, Banglapedia.org, Amardesh.com and Bangladesh Government sites.