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{{Short description|Town and district |
{{Short description|Town and district headquarters of Patuakhali District}} |
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{{For|the district|Patuakhali District}} |
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| name = Patuakhali |
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| native_name = পটুয়াখালী |
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| settlement_type = [[Town]] & [[Districts of Bangladesh|District headquarter]] |
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| image_caption = Administration building of Patuakhali Science and Technology University |
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| pushpin_map = Bangladesh Barisal division#Bangladesh |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bangladesh |
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| coordinates = {{coord|22.3542|90.3181|region:BD|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type = [[Listofsovereign states|Country]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Divisions of Bangladesh|Division]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Barisal Division|Barisal]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Bangladesh|District]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Patuakhali District|Patuakhali]] |
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| subdivision_type3 = [[Upazila]] |
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| established_title = Municipality Eshtablished |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Patuakhali Sadar Upazila|Patuakhali Sadar]] |
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| established_date = 1892 |
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| established_title = Municipality Eshtablished |
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| population_total = 65000 |
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| postal_code = 8600 |
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'''Patuakhali''' ({{lang-bn|পটুয়াখালী}} ''Potuakhali'') is a town and district headquarter of [[Patuakhali District]] located on the southern bank of Laukathi river in the [[Barisal Division|division of Barisal]] in [[Bangladesh]]. It is the administrative headquarter of [[Patuakhali District|Patuakhali district]] and one of the oldest towns and municipalities in the country. Patuakhali municipality was established in 1892. The town covers an area of 27.03 km<sup>2</sup> with a population of 65,000 according to 2011 census.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patuakhali at a glance|url=http://www.patuakhali.gov.bd/node/583144/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE|website=Bangladesh National Information Desk|access-date=18 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228142132/http://www.patuakhali.gov.bd/node/583144/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE|archive-date=28 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Patuakhali Community Report: Population & Household Census 2011|publisher=Search Results Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics|page=155|url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Patuakhali.pdf|access-date=18 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113193510/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Patuakhali.pdf|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
'''Patuakhali''' ({{lang-bn|পটুয়াখালী}} ''Potuakhali'') is a town and district headquarter of [[Patuakhali District]] located on the southern bank of Laukathi river in the [[Barisal Division|division of Barisal]] in [[Bangladesh]]. It is the administrative headquarter of [[Patuakhali District|Patuakhali district]] and one of the oldest towns and municipalities in the country. Patuakhali municipality was established in 1892. The town covers an area of 27.03 km<sup>2</sup> with a population of 65,000, according to the 2011 census.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patuakhali at a glance|url=http://www.patuakhali.gov.bd/node/583144/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE|website=Bangladesh National Information Desk|access-date=18 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228142132/http://www.patuakhali.gov.bd/node/583144/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE|archive-date=28 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Patuakhali Community Report: Population & Household Census 2011|publisher=Search Results Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics|page=155|url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Patuakhali.pdf|access-date=18 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113193510/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Patuakhali.pdf|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Title== |
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Patuakhali was constituted a municipality on 1 April 1892. The Commissioners were at first nominated, but the elective system was introduced in 1900s. The Local Board was established in 1871. The area within the municipal limits was |
Patuakhali was constituted a municipality on 1 April 1892. The Commissioners were at first nominated, but the elective system was introduced in 1900s. The Local Board was established in 1871. The area within the municipal limits was |
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== Demographics == |
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{{Weather box|location = Patuakhali |
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{{bar box |
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|Jan high C = 25.8 |
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|title=Religions in Patuakhali (2011)<ref name="community"/> |
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|Feb high C = 28.2 |
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|Mar high C = 31.9 |
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|Apr high C = 33.1 |
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|May high C = 34.6 |
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|Jun high C = 31.4 |
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|Jul high C = 30.3 |
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{{bar percent|[[Islam in Bangladesh|Islam]]|green|86.08}} |
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|Aug high C = 30.5 |
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{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Bangladesh|Hinduism]]|darkorange|13.82}} |
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|Sep high C = 31.2 |
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{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.10}} |
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|Oct high C = 31.2 |
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|Nov high C = 29.0 |
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|Dec high C = 26.3 |
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According to the [[2011 Bangladesh census]], Patuakhali Paurashava had 13,994 households and a population of 65,000. 11,354 (17.47%) were under 10 years of age. Patuakhali has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 79.89%, compared to the national average of 59.5%, and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1000 males.<ref name="community">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Community Tables: Patuakhali district |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Patuakhali.pdf |website=bbs.gov.bd}}</ref><ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Patuakhali |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Patuakhali.pdf |website=bbs.gov.bd |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref> |
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|Jan low C = 13.1 |
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|Feb low C = 16.0 |
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|Mar low C = 20.6 |
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|Apr low C = 24.1 |
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|May low C = 25.5 |
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|Jun low C = 25.7 |
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|Jul low C = 25.6 |
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|Aug low C = 25.6 |
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|Sep low C = 25.6 |
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|Oct low C = 24.1 |
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|Nov low C = 19.2 |
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|Dec low C = 14.4 |
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|Jan precipitation mm = 12 |
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|Feb precipitation mm = 27 |
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|Mar precipitation mm = 51 |
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|Apr precipitation mm = 99 |
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|May precipitation mm = 242 |
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|Jun precipitation mm = 536 |
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|Jul precipitation mm = 586 |
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|Aug precipitation mm = 499 |
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|Sep precipitation mm = 348 |
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|Oct precipitation mm = 197 |
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|Nov precipitation mm = 47 |
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|Dec precipitation mm = 10 |
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|year precipitation mm= 2654 |
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|source = [https://en.climate-data.org/location/59245/ Climate-data.org] |
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|date=11 February 2018}} |
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== Sports == |
== Sports == |
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Patuakhali Government Girls' High School, Sreerampur Secondary School, Wazedabad Mustafavia Fazil Madrasa etc. Besides these, there are two teacher training colleges, a [[Patuakhali Polytechnic Institute|Government Polytechnic institute]] and a vocational institute in the town. The educational activities are operated under the [[Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Barisal]]. |
Patuakhali Government Girls' High School, Sreerampur Secondary School, Wazedabad Mustafavia Fazil Madrasa etc. Besides these, there are two teacher training colleges, a [[Patuakhali Polytechnic Institute|Government Polytechnic institute]] and a vocational institute in the town. The educational activities are operated under the [[Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Barisal]]. |
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== Transport and communications == |
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== Religion == |
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The main transport systems used in the town are cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, buses, mini-buses, bikes and cars. Patuakhali can be reached by road and waterways. There is a bus station at Choumohoni a few kilometers away from the town and a launch terminal located at the other end which maintains communication with Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. There is no railway in this region. |
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==Climate== |
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{{bar box |
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| title = Religion in Barisal City in 2011<ref name="religion census 2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Patuakhali.pdf|title=..:: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics ::.. Region Census 2011 page 337|publisher=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics|access-date=20 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113193510/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Patuakhali.pdf|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| location = Patuakhali (1991–2020) |
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| Jan record high C = 32.0 |
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| Feb record high C = 36.4 |
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{{bar percent|Islam|green|86.09}} |
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| Mar record high C = 38.7 |
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{{bar percent|Hinduism|orange|13.83}} |
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| Apr record high C = 39.5 |
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{{bar percent|Buddhism|gray|0.07}} |
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| May record high C = 38.5 |
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{{bar percent|Christianity|blue|0.01}} |
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| Jun record high C = 37.0 |
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| Jul record high C = 35.8 |
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| Aug record high C = 37.4 |
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| Sep record high C = 36.4 |
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| Oct record high C = 38.7 |
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| Nov record high C = 34.0 |
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| Dec record high C = 31.3 |
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| year record high C = 39.5 |
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| Jan high C = 25.7 |
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| Feb high C = 29.1 |
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| Mar high C = 32.7 |
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| Apr high C = 33.9 |
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| May high C = 33.8 |
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| Jun high C = 32.3 |
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| Jul high C = 31.3 |
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| Aug high C = 31.6 |
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| Sep high C = 32.0 |
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| Oct high C = 31.9 |
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| Nov high C = 29.7 |
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| Dec high C = 26.7 |
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| year high C = 30.9 |
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| Jan mean C = 18.4 |
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| Feb mean C = 22.0 |
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| Mar mean C = 26.3 |
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| Apr mean C = 28.5 |
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| May mean C = 29.3 |
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| Jun mean C = 29.0 |
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| Jul mean C = 28.5 |
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| Aug mean C = 28.5 |
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| Sep mean C = 28.5 |
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| Oct mean C = 27.5 |
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| Nov mean C = 24.0 |
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| Dec mean C = 19.8 |
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| year mean C = 25.9 |
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| Jan low C = 13.2 |
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| Feb low C = 16.4 |
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| Mar low C = 21.1 |
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| Apr low C = 24.1 |
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| May low C = 25.5 |
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| Jun low C = 26.3 |
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| Jul low C = 26.1 |
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| Aug low C = 26.2 |
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| Sep low C = 25.9 |
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| Oct low C = 24.3 |
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| Nov low C = 19.9 |
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| Dec low C = 15.1 |
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| year low C = 22.0 |
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| Jan record low C = 7.4 |
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| Feb record low C = 9.6 |
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| Mar record low C = 13.0 |
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| Apr record low C = 17.2 |
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| May record low C = 19.6 |
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| Jun record low C = 21.5 |
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| Jul record low C = 20.0 |
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| Aug record low C = 23.5 |
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| Sep record low C = 23.0 |
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| Oct record low C = 18.5 |
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| Nov record low C = 13.5 |
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| Dec record low C = 9.2 |
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| year record low C = 7.4 |
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| precipitation colour = green |
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| Jan precipitation mm = 7 |
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| Feb precipitation mm = 22 |
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| Mar precipitation mm = 39 |
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| Apr precipitation mm = 94 |
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| May precipitation mm = 217 |
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| Jun precipitation mm = 487 |
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| Jul precipitation mm = 600 |
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| Aug precipitation mm = 458 |
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| Sep precipitation mm = 350 |
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| Oct precipitation mm = 248 |
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| Nov precipitation mm = 46 |
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| Dec precipitation mm = 4 |
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| year precipitation mm = 2572 |
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| unit precipitation days = 1 mm |
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| Jan precipitation days = 1 |
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| Feb precipitation days = 2 |
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| Mar precipitation days = 3 |
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| Apr precipitation days = 6 |
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| May precipitation days = 11 |
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| Jun precipitation days = 20 |
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| Jul precipitation days = 26 |
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| Aug precipitation days = 25 |
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| Sep precipitation days = 19 |
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| Oct precipitation days = 10 |
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| Nov precipitation days = 2 |
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| Dec precipitation days = 1 |
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| year precipitation days = 126 |
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| Jan sun = 216.1 |
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| Feb sun = 220.0 |
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| Mar sun = 240.9 |
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| Apr sun = 230.2 |
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| May sun = 208.4 |
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| Jun sun = 134.5 |
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| Jul sun = 130.8 |
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| Aug sun = 140.3 |
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| Sep sun = 151.2 |
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| Oct sun = 206.5 |
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| Nov sun = 222.2 |
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| Dec sun = 209.9 |
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| year sun = 2311.0 |
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| source 1 = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]<ref name="WMONormals">{{cite web |
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|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/archive/arc0216/0253808/4.4/data/0-data/Region-2-WMO-Normals-9120/Bangladesh/CSV/Patuakhali_41960.csv |
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|title = World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Patuakhali |
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|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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|access-date = June 15, 2024}}</ref> |
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The majority of Patuakhali's people are Muslims (86.09%), other religious groups include Hindus (13.83%), and very few numbers of other religions, mainly Christians (0.01%) and Buddhists (0.07%). |
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== Transport and communications == |
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The main transport systems used in the town are cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, buses, mini-buses, bikes and cars. Patuakhali can be reached by road and waterways. There is a bus station at Choumohoni a few kilometers away from the town and a launch terminal located at the other end which maintains communication with Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. There is no railway in this region. |
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== Notable people == |
== Notable people == |
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* [[AKM Fazlul Haque (surgeon)]], The Pioneer Colorectal Surgeon in Indo-Bangla Subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan) |
* [[AKM Fazlul Haque (surgeon)]], The Pioneer Colorectal Surgeon in Indo-Bangla Subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan) |
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* Comrade Hiralal Dasgupta, Revolutionary, Freedom Fighter and Author |
* Comrade Hiralal Dasgupta, Revolutionary, Freedom Fighter and Author |
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* Satin Sen ( |
* Satin Sen (1894–1955), Revolutionary |
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* BD Habibullah ( |
* BD Habibullah (1908–1998), Author and speaker |
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* Habibur Rahman, former member of parliament of Bangladesh |
* Habibur Rahman, former member of parliament of Bangladesh |
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* Khan Shaheb Akram ( |
* Khan Shaheb Akram (1893–1978), Lawyer, Politician |
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* Kazi Aboul Kashem ( |
* Kazi Aboul Kashem (1906–1984), MP, Lawyer, Politician, Life time President of Patuakhali Bar Association |
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* [[Sohag Gazi]], Cricketer of the [[Bangladesh national cricket team]]. |
* [[Sohag Gazi]], Cricketer of the [[Bangladesh national cricket team]]. |
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* [[Shahjahan Mia| Shahjahan Mia MP]] Member of parliament |
* [[Shahjahan Mia| Shahjahan Mia MP]], Member of parliament, Jatiya Sangsad ([[Patuakhali-1]]). |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Patuakhali District]] |
[[Category:Populated places in Patuakhali District]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in Barisal Division]] |
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[[Category:Populated coastal places in Bangladesh]] |
[[Category:Populated coastal places in Bangladesh]] |
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[[Category:Towns in Bangladesh]] |
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Patuakhali
পটুয়াখালী
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Location in Bangladesh Show map of Barisal divisionPatuakhali (Bangladesh) Show map of Bangladesh | |
Coordinates: 22°21′15″N 90°19′05″E / 22.3542°N 90.3181°E / 22.3542; 90.3181 | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Barisal |
District | Patuakhali |
Upazila | Patuakhali Sadar |
Municipality Eshtablished | 1892 |
Area | |
• Total | 27.03 km2 (10.44 sq mi) |
Population
(2011)
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• Total | 65,000 |
• Density | 2,400/km2 (6,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Area code | 8600 |
Website | www |
Patuakhali (Bengali: পটুয়াখালী Potuakhali) is a town and district headquarter of Patuakhali District located on the southern bank of Laukathi river in the division of BarisalinBangladesh. It is the administrative headquarter of Patuakhali district and one of the oldest towns and municipalities in the country. Patuakhali municipality was established in 1892. The town covers an area of 27.03 km2 with a population of 65,000, according to the 2011 census.[1][2]
There are different opinions about the origin of the name "Patuakhali". The general belief is that the name is derived from Bengali name "Patuar Khal" (Canal of Patua) which flows down the present Patuakhali municipality connecting the Bay of Bengal. It is said that at the beginning of the 17th century the Portuguese pirates used to make regular incursions to this area through this canal. The local people named it "Patuar Khal" which is now called "Patuakhali. Austric origin people are probably the first that settled in this region.
Historically, Patuakhali was part of Chandradwip kingdom in the fourteenth century. The present town was then full of jungle and along the river-side a small market used to meet once a week. During British rule in Bengal, the land of Patuakhali town was owned by a landlord family. A civil court with a Judge was set up in 1868 and Patuakhali was established a subdivision of then Barisal District in 1871 by the help of Brajamohan Dutta. On the northern bank of the river, in the village Laukathi, were the tahsil cutcheries of the principal landlords of the subdivision. With the influx of population from the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur and Barisal a good market, a middle English school and a charitable dispensary were gradually established and trading firms opened up business. The high school and the Begum Hospital were probably the most important public institution in the town that time. The high school was established in 1887 and a hostel attached to the school in 1904. The hospital was established in 1872, and was provided with a new building in 1904, the entire cost being borne by the late Nawab Sir Khwaja Ahsanullah Bahadur of Dacca. The hospital is called the Begum Hospital after the Nawab's wife. Rice, firewood, coarse cloth made by the local weavers and hogla mats were the chief items of trade. A hosiery factory was established in 1911–12.
Patuakhali was constituted a municipality on 1 April 1892. The Commissioners were at first nominated, but the elective system was introduced in 1900s. The Local Board was established in 1871. The area within the municipal limits was
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Patuakhali Paurashava had 13,994 households and a population of 65,000. 11,354 (17.47%) were under 10 years of age. Patuakhali has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 79.89%, compared to the national average of 59.5%, and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1000 males.[3][4]
Cricket and football are the two most popular sports in Patuakhali while local games like Kabaddi, Kho kho, Lathi Khela are also popular. There is a local stadium in the town known as Patuakhali District Stadium. It is used for hosting local sports and national events. Notable players from Patuakhali who have played for the national team include Sohag Gazi.[5]
Patuakhali town is a home to many educational institutions. Patuakhali Government Jubilee High School is the oldest and a renowned school in Bangladesh. It was established in 1876 as Patuakhali Entrance School by the local honorable personalities and officials. In 1884 the then SDO, Mr. Foyz Uddin Hossen allotted a new place and made a one storied brick building with the help of the government and money from the local people. In 1887, the school was moved to new place and renamed as "Patuakhali Jubilee High English School" as a memorandum of the ceremony of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne. Then again Patuakhali Collectorate School and College was formed with SDO building as the center. There is a science and technology university for higher education in Patukhali 15 km away from the town. There are notable colleges and schools in the town which includes: Patuakhali Medical College, Patuakhali Government College, Patuakhali Government Women's College, Latif Municipal Seminary, Patuakhali Town High School, Patuakhali Government Girls' High School, Sreerampur Secondary School, Wazedabad Mustafavia Fazil Madrasa etc. Besides these, there are two teacher training colleges, a Government Polytechnic institute and a vocational institute in the town. The educational activities are operated under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Barisal.
The main transport systems used in the town are cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, buses, mini-buses, bikes and cars. Patuakhali can be reached by road and waterways. There is a bus station at Choumohoni a few kilometers away from the town and a launch terminal located at the other end which maintains communication with Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. There is no railway in this region.
Climate data for Patuakhali (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 32.0 (89.6) |
36.4 (97.5) |
38.7 (101.7) |
39.5 (103.1) |
38.5 (101.3) |
37.0 (98.6) |
35.8 (96.4) |
37.4 (99.3) |
36.4 (97.5) |
38.7 (101.7) |
34.0 (93.2) |
31.3 (88.3) |
39.5 (103.1) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25.7 (78.3) |
29.1 (84.4) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.8 (92.8) |
32.3 (90.1) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.9 (89.4) |
29.7 (85.5) |
26.7 (80.1) |
30.9 (87.6) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.4 (65.1) |
22.0 (71.6) |
26.3 (79.3) |
28.5 (83.3) |
29.3 (84.7) |
29.0 (84.2) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.5 (83.3) |
27.5 (81.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
19.8 (67.6) |
25.9 (78.6) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 13.2 (55.8) |
16.4 (61.5) |
21.1 (70.0) |
24.1 (75.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.9 (78.6) |
24.3 (75.7) |
19.9 (67.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
Record low °C (°F) | 7.4 (45.3) |
9.6 (49.3) |
13.0 (55.4) |
17.2 (63.0) |
19.6 (67.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
20.0 (68.0) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.0 (73.4) |
18.5 (65.3) |
13.5 (56.3) |
9.2 (48.6) |
7.4 (45.3) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 7 (0.3) |
22 (0.9) |
39 (1.5) |
94 (3.7) |
217 (8.5) |
487 (19.2) |
600 (23.6) |
458 (18.0) |
350 (13.8) |
248 (9.8) |
46 (1.8) |
4 (0.2) |
2,572 (101.3) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 126 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 216.1 | 220.0 | 240.9 | 230.2 | 208.4 | 134.5 | 130.8 | 140.3 | 151.2 | 206.5 | 222.2 | 209.9 | 2,311 |
Source: NOAA[6] |
Authority control databases: National |
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