Jhalokati District
| Jhalakati ঝালকাঠি | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Coordinates: 22°38′35″N 90°12′00″E / 22.6431°N 90.2000°ECoordinates: 22°38′35″N 90°12′00″E / 22.6431°N 90.2000°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| Area | |
| • Total | 758.06 km2 (292.69 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 696,055 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Literacy rate | |
| • Total | 51.2% |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| • Summer (DST) | BDST (UTC+7) |
| Website | Banglapedia Article |
Jhalokati (Bengali: ঝালকাঠি জেলা) is a district in South-western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Barisal Division. With an area of 758.06 km2, Jhalokati is bounded by Barisal district to the north and east, Barguna district and the Bishkhali river tn the south, Lohagara Upazila and Pirojpur district to the west. Annual average temperatures: maximum 33.3°C, minimum 12.1°C; annual rainfall 2506 mm. Main rivers in this district are Bishkhali, Sugandha, Dhansiri, Gabkhan, Jangalia and Bamanda,Bazitpur river.
Subdivisions
The district is administratively subdivided into 4 upazilas, these are:
Administration
Administrator of Zila Porishod: Sarder Mohammad Shah Alam Deputy Commissioner (DC): Md. Shakhawat Hossain
Transportation
- Roads & Highways:
- Rural communications:
Religion
The district of Jhalokati consists 2475 mosques, 46 temples and five Buddhist temples.
Media
Print media:
- Prothom Alo (National)
- The Daily Kaler kantho (National)
- Daily Samakal (National)
Telecommunications:
Satellite Television:
- TATA Sky.
See also
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Barisal Division
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