Kalia Upazila
Kalia
কালিয়া | ||
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Postal code 7520 | ||
Website | kaliapaurashava |
Kalia (Bengali: কালিয়া) is an upazila of Narail District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh. Kalia Thana was established in 1866 and was converted into an upazila in 1984.[3] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Kalia.
Geography
Kalia Upazila has a total area of 301.32 square kilometres (116.34 sq mi).[1] It borders Lohagara Upazila to the north, Dhaka Division to the east, Bagerhat and Khulna districts to the south, Jessore District to the southwest, and Narail Sadar Upazila to the northwest. The Nabaganga River flows south through the upazila.[3]
Demographics
Year | Pop. (000) | ±% |
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1981 | 184 | — |
1991 | 197 | +7.1% |
2001 | 208 | +5.6% |
2011 | 220 | +5.8% |
2022 | 243 | +10.5% |
Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[1] |
As of the
Administration
Kalia Upazila is divided into Kalia Municipality and 14
Kalia Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 19
Education
There are five colleges in the upazila. They include Munshi Manik Miah College, and Shaheed Abdus Salam Degree College.[6]
History of the Liberation War
On 8 December 1971,
Religious institutions
Mosque 293, Temple 77, Church 1, Tomb 3
Entertainment center
There is located Arunima Eco Park at Panipara, Kalia. [7]
Among the most captivating sights is the synchronized flight of numerous birds, forming mesmerizing patterns against the azure sky. The cacophony of their calls and songs fills the air, creating an unforgettable symphony of nature.
The diversity of bird species at Arunima is truly remarkable, with over 200 species recorded, including both common and rare varieties. Bird enthusiasts can spot white storks, egrets, herons, kingfishers, and many more, each contributing to the park’s rich biodiversity. [8]
See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Narail" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "Population Census 2011: Narail Table C-01" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 29, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ^ a b Aawhad, AAM (2012). "Kalia Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ "Community Tables: Narail district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
- ^ "Union List". Bangladesh National Portal. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "List of Institutions". Ministry of Education. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Arunima Eco Park". Find Tourist Attractions in Bangladesh.
- ^ Eusha Binte Omar. "A Birdwatcher's Paradise in Narail". Eusha Pedia.