Shaulajalia Union
Shaulajalia Union
শৌলজালিয়া Union | |
|---|---|
 3rd Shaulajalia Union Council | |
  Shaulajalia Union Map Showing Shaulajalia Union in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°26′39.998″N 90°8′11.000″E / 22.44444389°N 90.13638889°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Jhalokati District |
| Upazila | Kathalia Upazila |
| Union Council Formed | 1973 |
| Seat of Government | Upazila Parishad |
| Government | |
| • Type | Union Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,471 ha (3,634 acres) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 31,125 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | shaulajaliaup.jhalakathi.gov.bd/ |
Shaulajalia Union (Bengali:শৌলজালিয়া ইউনিয়ন) is one of the six union councils under Kathalia Upazila of Jhalakati District in the Barishal Division of southern region of Bangladesh.
Geography[edit]
Shaulajalia Union is located at 22°26′39.998″N 90°8′11.000″E / 22.44444389°N 90.13638889°E. Shaulajalia Union is situated at the Kathalia Sadar of Kathalia Upazila.
Shaulajalia has an area of 5,468 hectares.[1]
Canals and rivers [2][edit]
- Bishkahli River
- Talgachia Canal
- Kochua Molanishi Canal
- Dulamora Canal
- Bhandaria Varani Canal
- Hijoltola Canal
- Kochua Ponchanda Canal
- Binapani Itbaria Canal
- Kochua Kathal Bari Canal
- Boiragi Canal
- Chararhater Canal
Demographics[edit]
The total population of Shaulajalia Union is 31,125.Among them number of male is 15,464 and number of female is 15,271.Number of total family is 6,333.[3]
Village-wise population [4][edit]
| Name of the village | Total Population | Male | Female |
| Lotabunia | 2520 | 1210 | 1310 |
| Kochua | 5012 | 2500 | 2512 |
| West Shaulajalia | 1503 | 2150 | 2353 |
| Boltola | 4202 | 2100 | 2102 |
| Koikhali | 2562 | 1205 | 1357 |
| South Koikhali | 3505 | 1700 | 1805 |
| Shaulajalia | 3410 | 1650 | 1760 |
| Roghuarchor | 2850 | 1400 | 1450 |
| Talgachia | 2410 | 1150 | 1260 |
Economy[edit]
Market list[edit]
| Sl. | Name | Address |
| 1 | Dogona Bazar | Vill: Baltala, Post: Dogonahat, Kathalia, Jhalakathi. |
| 2 | Binapani Bazar | Vill: Kaikhali, Post: Binapani, Kathalia, Jhalakathi. |
| 3 | Kachua Bazar | Vill: Kachua, Post: Kachua, Kathalia, Jhalakathi. |
| 4 | Sentarer Hat | Vill: Shouljalia, Post: Shouljalia, Kathalia, Jhalakathi. |
| 5 | Sonar Bangla Bazar | Vill: Talgachia, Post: Talgachia, Kathalia, Jhalakathi |
| 6 | Charar Hat | Vill: Talgachia, Post: Talgachia, Kathalia, Jhalakathi |
| 7 | Latabunia Bazar | Latabubia, Kathalia, Jhalakathi |
| 8 | Amratala Bazar | Vill: Talgachia, Post: Talgachia, Kathalia, Jhalakathi |
| 9 | Babdaghata Bazar | South Kaikhali, Kathalia, Jhalakathi |
| 10 | Mollar Hat | Vill: Baltala, Post: Dogonahat, Kathalia, Jhalakathi. |
Places of interest[edit]
Hakkunnur Darbar Sharif [6][edit]
Hakkunnur Darbar Sharif is situated on the bank of Bishkhali River.
Administration[edit]
Shaulajalia Union is a union parishad under Kathalia Upazila. This is included in the Jhalakathi-1 constituency of National Parliament .
At present, there are 16 villages under Shaulajalia Union. The administrative activities of this union is under Shaulajalia Union Parishad.[7]
Transportation[edit]
Roadway[edit]
It is possible to reach Soulajalia Union Council from Kathalia Upazila by bus, rickshaw or auto-rickshaw.[8]
Waterway[edit]
One can reach Soulajalia Union Council by boat or steamer from Betagi Launch Port.[8]
Education[edit]
The literacy rate of Shaulajalia Union is about 77%.[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Union Statistics". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Canal and River". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Demographics". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Village-wise Population". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Markets". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Places of interest". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Administration". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Transportation". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Education". Retrieved November 19, 2019.
External links[edit]
Capital: Jhalokati | ||
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