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Introduction
Jhalokati (ঝালকাঠি জেলা) is a district in South-western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Barisal Division.
Area
758.06 square kilometers (292.69 square miles).
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
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.
10th Parliament Member(s)
Constituency | Name, Party |
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Jhalokathi-1 | Bazlul Haque Haroon Bangladesh Awami League |
Jhalokathi-2 | Amir Hossain Amu Bangladesh Awami League |
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Post Codes
Thana | Sub-office | Postcode |
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| Baukathi | |
| Gabha | |
| Jhalokathi Sadar | |
| Nabagram | |
| Shekherhat | |
| Amua | |
| Kathalia | |
| Niamatee | |
| Shoulajalia | |
| Beerkathi | |
| Nalchhiti | |
| Rajapur | |
Information Source
Compiled from data collected from Wikipedia.org, Banglapedia.org, Amardesh.com and Bangladesh Government sites.