Galachipa Upazila

Galachipa (Bengali: গলাচিপা) is an upazila of Patuakhali District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.[1] In March 2011, part of the upazila was separated to make the new Rangabali Upazila.[2]

Galachipa
গলাচিপা
Upazila
Skyline of Galachipa, Bangladesh
Skyline of Galachipa, Bangladesh
Location of Galachipa
Coordinates: 22°9.8′N 90°25.8′E
Country Bangladesh
DivisionBarisal Division
DistrictPatuakhali District
Government
 • Date CreatedMd Miraz Islam Raj
Area
 • Total924.68 km2 (357.02 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total258,515
 • Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
8640
Websitegalachipa.patuakhali.gov.bd(in Bengali)

Geography

Galachipa is located at 22.1639°N 90.4306°E / 22.1639; 90.4306. It has 49,982 households and a total area of 1267.89  km2.

Rivers

Galachipa Upazila has many rivers and canals. The Bay of Bengal is very close here. However, Galachipa is situated on the bank of the Ramnabad in Patuakhali District. Due to the river, Galachipa is a famous port for rice and other crops. A large Haat takes place every Saturday based on the river. It is one of the largest Haunts of greater Barisal. Other famous rivers of Galachipa are Agunmukha, and Bura Gaurang.

Sonar Char

Galachipa Upzilla is famous for her "Sonarchar". "Char" means land disconnected from the mainland by rivers. These lands are highly disconnected and the river route is the only route. Road traffic has not been arranged yet. Some chars are larger while some are very much smaller. Rangabali, Baher Char, Barho Baishdia, Choto Baishdia, Chalitabunia, Char Kajal, Char Shiba, Char Montaj, Char Biswas, Mayar Char, Char Karfarma, Char Lakshmi, Char Kukrhi Mukrhi, Latar Char, Char Kalagachia, etc. are very known to all. The land of these chars is very fertile and crops grow heavily here. But most of the people here are poor and deprived. They also suffer from a lack of information greatly and their style of life is very low. The people here are mainly "Bhumiheen" (landless).

Demographics
Religions in Galachipa upazila (2011)[3]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 91.78%
Hinduism
 
 8.20%
Other or not stated
 
 0.02%

As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Galachipa Upazila had 258,515 in 57,466 households. Galachipa has 126,631 males and 131,206 females for a sex ratio of 1036 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 47.27%. 25,917 (10.03%) lived in urban areas. Muslims make up 237,277 (91.78%) and Hindus 21,201 (8.20%).[3][4]

As of 1991 Bangladesh census, Galachipa has a population of 286,307. Males constitute 51.36% of the population, and females 48.64%. This Upazila's adult population is 137,818. Galachipa has an average literacy rate of 29.4% (7+ years), and a national average of 32.4% literate.[5]

Points of interest

Agunmukha river is situated at the side of Panpatty Union. It is the meet-point of several rivers. There is a sluice gate of 15 doors like Kaptai Dam in Rangamati at the Panpatty border. Bakulbaria Plant Product Center by Nesar Matubbar

Administration

Galachipa Upazila is divided into Galachipa Municipality and 12 union parishads:

  1. Galachipa
  2. Ratandi Taltali
  3. Amkhola
  4. Char Biswas, Char Kajol
  5. Chiknikandi
  6. Dakua
  7. Galachipa
  8. Gazalia
  9. Golkhali
  10. Kalagachhia
  11. PanpattY
  12. Bakulbaria

The union parishads are subdivided into 140 mazes and 227 villages.[6]

Galachipa Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 9 mahallas.[6]

Education

Galachipa Upazila has several schools, madrasas, and colleges.

  1. Galachipa Govt. Model Secondary School
  2. Galachipa Govt. Degree College
  3. Galachipa Girls' Secondary School
  4. Galachipa Women Degree College
  5. Galachipa NZMA Alim Madrasha
  6. Galachipa Ideal School & College
  7. Ratandi Taltoli Secondary School
  8. Udayan Pre-Cadet and Secondary School
  9. Galachipa High School attached Primary School
  10. Galachipa Girls High School attached Primary School
  11. Patabunia High School
  12. Patabunia Ideal Agricultural and Technical School
  13. Lamna Polytechnic Institute
  14. Uttor Purba Gazalia Dakhil Madrasha
  15. Ulania Hat High School
  16. Panpatty High School
  17. Bango Bondhu Girls High School
  18. Haridevpur High School
  19. Haridebpur Secondary School
  20. Charkhali Secondary School
  21. North Chair Khali High School
  22. Char Kazal High School
  23. Char Kapal Bera Adarsha Secondary School
  24. Chickni kandi High school
  25. Shuhari High School
  26. Chicknikandi High School & College
  27. Chicknikandi Salehia Dakhil Madrasha
  28. Chicknikandi Primary School
  29. Kharizzama Ishak Secondary School
  30. Kharizzama Degree College

Media
  1. Galachipa.com
  2. ভয়েস অফ গলাচিপা
  3. গলাচিপা বার্তা
  4. কাটাখালী ব্রান্ড

Notable residents

See also

References
  1. Sankar Lal Das (2012). "Galachipa Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. Rajib Mondal (2012). "Rangabali Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  3. "Community Tables: Patuakhali district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. 2011.
  4. "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Patuakhali" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  5. "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 27 March 2005. Retrieved 10 November 2006.
  6. "District Statistics 2011: Patuakhali" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  7. "Parliament Election Result of 1991,1996,2001 Bangladesh Election Information and Statistics". Vote Monitor Networks. Archived from the original on 28 December 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  8. "Constituency 113_10th_En". Bangladesh Parliament.
  9. "Constituency 113". Bangladesh Parliament.
  10. "Constituency 113". Bangladesh Parliament.
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