Shaulajalia Union
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.
Shaulajalia Union
শৌলজালিয়া Union | |
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![]() Shaulajalia Union Map Showing Shaulajalia Union in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°26′39.998″N 90°8′11.000″E | |
| 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/ |
Geography
Shaulajalia Union is located at 22°26′39.998″N 90°8′11.000″E. Shaulajalia Union is situated at the Kathalia Sadar of Kathalia Upazila.
Area
Shaulajalia has an area of 5,468 hectares.[1]
Geographical Data
Cultural Features
Language
With Linguistic Tradition and Independence the rural language of Barishal attracts people especially. In continuity the people of Shoulajalia speak the language.
Administration
Administrative Structure
Shaulajalia Union is the 5th Union Parishad Under Kathalia Upazila.The administrative activities of this union is under Kathalia Union Parishad. This is included in the 125 No. Electoral Area Jhalakathi-1 of National Parliament .
Administrative Areas
At Present, there is 16 villages under Shaulajalia Union.The administrative activities of this union is under Shaulajalia Union Parishad.[3]
Demographics
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.[4]
Village-wise Population [5]
| 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 |
Education
The literacy rate of Shaulajalia Union is about 77%.[6]
Transportation
Roadway
It is possible to reach Soulajalia Union Council from Kathalia Upazila by bus, rickshaw or auto-rickshaw.[7]
Waterway
One can reach Soulajalia Union Council by boat or steamer from Betagi Launch Port.[7]
Places of interest
Hakkunnur Darbar Sharif [8]
Hakkunnur Darbar Sharif is situated on the bank of Bishkhali River.
Notable personalities
The Notable Personalities of Shaulajalia Union are:[9]
- Late Hajrat Mawlana Maksudullah Ashrafi
- Mawlana Bajlur Rahman
Markets
Market List
| 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. |
References
- "Union Statistics". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Canal and River". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Administration". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Demographics". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Village-wise Population". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Education". Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- "Transportation". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Places of interest". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Notable personalities". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Markets". Retrieved February 7, 2021.

