Dhalai Union

Dhalai Union (Bengali: ধলই) is a union of Hathazari Upazila of Chittagong District.

Geography

Area of Dhalai: 4,870 acres (19.71 km2).

Location

North: Farhadabad Union

East: Halda River

South: Guman Mardan Union

West: Farhadabad Union

Population

As of 1991 Bangladesh census, Dhalai union has a population of 29,571 and house units 4872.

Educational institutions

Katirhat Woman's College
Katirhat High School
Katirhat Girl's High School
West Dhalai High School Monia Pukur High School
Katirhat Dakhil Madrasa
More than 8 primary schools and Kindergarten.

This union was declared 100% literate during 1997 by Govt. of Bangladesh.

History

In 1974 The government declared that it is good village in terms of crimes in Bangladesh.

Marketplaces and bazars

Katir Hat, Di-par, Monia Pokor, Noea Hat,

Famous persons

Late Ram Jan Ali Chowdhury "Wakif of Ramjan ali chowdhury wakf estate-1880"it is the 1st wakf estate of Dhalai Union. Late Advocate Abul Bashar Chowdhuy, is the 1st Chairman of 2no Dhalai Union.He was 1st dabble M.A in Hat Hazari,"Late Md.Bajlul Karim Chowdhury"he is the 1st Principle of Katerhat Woman's College. Md. Tofael Ahmad of Choto-Kha Mojumdar Bari a brave freedom fighter. Late Advocate Nabidur Rahman Chowdury First Notary Public in east pakistan

Late Mahmudul Hoque Master-Who is the founder of Katirhat Hat Women College

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