# Satkhira District > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Satkhira_District > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Satkhira_District.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satkhira_District > Source revision: 1352087751 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) District of Bangladesh in Khulna Satkhira District সাতক্ষীরা জেলা District of Bangladesh Clockwise from top: Tetulia Jami Mosque, Shyamnagar Hospital, Probajpur Shahi Mosque, Sundarbans Motto: The attraction of Satkhira is the Sundarbans by road. Location of Satkhira District in Bangladesh Expandable map of Satkhira District Coordinates: 22°21′N 89°05′E / 22.35°N 89.08°E / 22.35; 89.08 Country Bangladesh Division Khulna Sub District Established 1852 (174 years ago) (1852) Established as District 1 March 1984 (42 years ago) (1984-03-01) Headquarters Satkhira-2 Government • Member of Parliament Vacant • Deputy Commissioner Mustak Ahmed Area • Total 3,817.29 km2 (1,473.86 sq mi) Population (2022)[1] • Total 2,196,582 • Density 575.430/km2 (1,490.36/sq mi) Time zone UTC+06:00 (BST) Postal code 9400 Area code 0471 ISO 3166 code BD-58 HDI (2019) 0.649[2] medium · 4th of 20 **Satkhira District** ([Bengali](/source/Bengali_language): সাতক্ষীরা জেলা; lit. 'Seven cucumbers') is a district in southwestern [Bangladesh](/source/Bangladesh) and is part of [Khulna Division](/source/Khulna_Division). It lies along the border with [West Bengal](/source/West_Bengal), India. It is on the bank of the [Arpangachhia River](/source/Arpangachhia_River). The largest city and headquarters of this district is [Satkhira](/source/Satkhira).[3][4][5] ## Geography Satkhira District has an area of 3,817 square kilometres (1,474 sq mi). It is bordered to the north by [Jessore District](/source/Jessore_District), on the south by the [Bay of Bengal](/source/Bay_of_Bengal), to the east by [Khulna District](/source/Khulna_District), and to the west by [North 24 Parganas](/source/North_24_Parganas_district) and [South 24 Parganas](/source/South_24_Parganas) districts of [West Bengal](/source/West_Bengal), India. The annual average maximum temperature reaches 35.5 °C (95.9 °F); minimum temperature is 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). The annual rainfall is 1710 mm (67 in). The main rivers are the Kopotakhi river across Dorgapur union of [Assasuni Upazila](/source/Assasuni_Upazila), [Morichap River](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Morichap_River&action=edit&redlink=1), [Kholpetua River](/source/Kholpetua_River), [Betna River](/source/Betna_River), [Raimangal River](/source/Raimangal_River), [Hariabhanga river](/source/Hariabhanga_river), [Ichamati River](/source/Ichamati_River), [Betrabati River](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Betrabati_River&action=edit&redlink=1) and [Kalindi-Jamuna River](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kalindi-Jamuna_River&action=edit&redlink=1). ### Climate Tropical savanna climates have a monthly mean temperature above 18 °C (64 °F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. The [Köppen Climate Classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_Climate_Classification) subtype for this climate is "[Aw](/source/Tropical_savanna_climate)" (tropical savanna climate).[6] Climate data for Satkhira Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25 (77) 28 (82) 33 (91) 34 (93) 34 (93) 33 (91) 31 (87) 31 (87) 32 (89) 31 (87) 29 (84) 26 (78) 30 (86) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 12 (53) 15 (59) 20 (68) 24 (75) 25 (77) 26 (78) 26 (78) 25 (77) 25 (77) 23 (73) 18 (64) 13 (55) 21 (69) Average precipitation mm (inches) 7.6 (0.3) 23 (0.9) 30 (1.2) 71 (2.8) 140 (5.7) 290 (11.6) 350 (13.9) 330 (12.8) 270 (10.5) 140 (5.6) 25 (1) 7.6 (0.3) 1,690 (66.5) Source: Weatherbase[7] ## Demographics ‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). › Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1974 1,143,953 — 1981 1,354,662 +2.44% 1991 1,597,178 +1.66% 2001 1,864,704 +1.56% 2011 1,985,959 +0.63% 2022 2,196,582 +0.92% Sources:[1][8] According to the [2022 Census of Bangladesh](/source/2022_Bangladeshi_census), Satkhira District had 566,752 households and a population of 2,196,582 with an average 3.85 people per household. Among the population, 360,699 (16.42%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 575 people per km2. Satkhira District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 75.32%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1009 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 19.67% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 3,865.[1] Religion in Satkhira District (2022)[1] Religion Percent Islam 84.29% Hinduism 15.35% Other or not stated 0.36% Religion in present-day Satkhira District Religion 1941[9]: 86–87 [a] 1981[8] 1991[8] 2001[8] 2011[8] 2022[1] Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Islam 364,068 52.47% 1,002,481 74.00% 1,247,051 78.08% 1,495,219 80.19% 1,625,782 81.86% 1,851,516 84.29% Hinduism 327,458 47.20% 347,349 25.64% 342,520 21.45% 360,723 19.34% 351,551 17.70% 337,145 15.35% Others [b] 2,310 0.33% 4,832 0.36% 7,607 0.47% 8,762 0.47% 8,626 0.44% 7,921 0.36% Total Population 693,836 100% 1,354,662 100% 1,597,178 100% 1,864,704 100% 1,985,959 100% 2,196,582 100% Satkhira had a 47% Hindu population in 1941 dominated by Scheduled Castes, with several thanas in the present district having a Hindu majority. During the massive riots in the [1950s](/source/1950_East_Pakistan_riots) and [1960s](/source/1964_East_Pakistan_riots) most of the Hindus there fled to neighboring India. The population of Hindus and Christians has remained constant since 1981, but their percentages have fallen massively. Christians live mainly in Kalaroa and Tala upazilas. ## Economy Shrimp hatchery rice planting near village Bhagbah The economy of Satkhira is mainly agriculture based. But it has diverse opportunity of economic prosperity. One land port (Bhomra) and several export products make Satkhira as the next prosperous district of Bangladesh. Most people in the southern part of Satkhira depend on [pisciculture](/source/Pisciculture), locally called *gher*. Main fruits are [mango](/source/Mango), [blackberry](/source/Blackberry), [jackfruit](/source/Jackfruit), banana, [papaya](/source/Papaya), [litchi](/source/Litchi), [coconut](/source/Coconut) and [guava](/source/Guava). Farms are 86 [dairies](/source/Dairies), 322 poultry farms, 3,046 [fisheries](/source/Fishery), 3,650 [shrimp](/source/Shrimp) farms, 66 [hatcheries](/source/Hatchery) and one cattle breeding centre.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Export products 1. Shrimp 1. Mango[10] 1. Jute[11] 1. Crab 1. Handmade Clay Tiles[12] ## Points of interest [Tetulia Jame Mosque](/source/History_of_Tetulia%2C_Satkhira) (1858–59) [Sundarbans](/source/Sundarbans) is the largest single block of tidal [halophytic](/source/Halophyte) [mangrove](/source/Mangrove) forest in the world, is a [World Heritage Site](/source/World_Heritage_Site), and covers an area of 5,747 square kilometres (2,219 sq mi). The region is home to many ancient buildings and temples such as Sultanpur Shahi Mosque (500 years old) and Pir-e-Kamel Kari Hafez Sah-Sufi Jonab Hazrat Maolana Azizur Rahman (Rh) was a Muslim [Sufi](/source/Sufi) Saint and local ruler Kalimakhali, [assasuni upozila](/source/Assasuni_Upazila) in Satkhira (now in [Bangladesh](/source/Bangladesh)). Attractions also include the mangrove forest at Kaliganj Upazila. This forest, named Basjharia Joarar Ban, is popularly known as the forest of BADHA. The Joarar Ban is a cause of friction between the Bangladesh and Indian border.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Administration Satkhira District upazila geocode map The district consists of two municipalities, seven [upazilas](/source/Upazila), 79 union parishads, 8 thanas (police stations) and 1,436 villages. The upazilas are:[13] - [Satkhira Sadar Upazila](/source/Satkhira_Sadar_Upazila) - [Assasuni Upazila](/source/Assasuni_Upazila) - [Debhata Upazila](/source/Debhata_Upazila) - [Tala Upazila](/source/Tala_Upazila) - [Kalaroa Upazila](/source/Kalaroa_Upazila) - [Kaliganj Upazila](/source/Kaliganj_Upazila%2C_Satkhira) - [Shyamnagar Upazila](/source/Shyamnagar_Upazila) The two municipalities are [Satkhira](/source/Satkhira) and Kalaroa. - Chairman of District Council: Nazrul Islam[14] - Deputy Commissioner (DC): Mohammad Humayun Kabir[15] ## Infrastructure ### Health #### Satkhira Government Hospital/Medical College 1 Satkhira Sadar Hospital 2 Satkhira Medical College & Hospital 3 Upazila Health Complex, Debhata 4 Upazila Health Complex, Kaliganj 5 Upazila Health Complex, Shyamnagar 6 Upazila Health Complex, Kalaroa 7 Upazila Health Complex, Tala 8 Upazila Health Complex, Assasuni #### Satkhira Private Hospital/Clinic 1 Anwara Memorial Clinic 2 Bushra Hospital 3 Care Clinic 4 CB Hospital Limited. 5 City Clinic 6 Doctors Lab & Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd. 7 Dr. Mahtabuddin Memorial Hospital 8 Farhan Clinic 9 Grameen Eye Hospital, Satkhira 10 Heart Foundation and Intensive Care Hospital 11 Islami Bank Community Hospital Satkhira Ltd. 12 Jhaudanga Piles and Surgical Clinic 13 Nazmun Clinic 14 Sangram Medical Hospital (Pvt.) 15 Sanjana nursing home & clinic 16 Satata Clinic 17 Satkhira National Hospital 18 Satkhira Trauma & Orthopaedics Care Centre. #### Satkhira Private Diagnostic Centre 1 Anwara Memorial Diagnostic Centre 2 Bushra Diagnostic Center 3 Care Diagnostic Centre 4 CB Hospital Limited 5 Digital Diagnostic & CT Scan Center 06 Islami Bank Community Hospital Satkhira Ltd. ### Land ports Bhomra land Port India-Bangladesh ([Bhomra Land Port](/source/Bhomra_Land_Port)): 200 yards distant BGP camp from the main port. The Bhomra land port is the second largest in Bangladesh. The Bhomra land customs station was inaugurated in 1996. ### Transport Roads and highways are Satkhira-Khulna, Satkhira-Jessore, Satkhira-Assasuni-Ghola, Satkhira-Kaligonj-Shyamnagar. Satkhira-Kaligonj-Shyamnagar is very bad due to the conductor's corruption.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Education Recently established one medical college, 79 colleges, one primary teacher's training institute, 421 high schools, 41 junior high schools, 259 madrassas, and 822 government primary schools. Some of the notable educational institutions are: - [Satkhira University of Science and Technology](/source/Satkhira_University_of_Science_and_Technology) - [Satkhira Govt. Polytechnic Institute](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Satkhira_Govt._Polytechnic_Institute&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Satkhira Government College](/source/Satkhira_Government_College) - [Satkhira City College](/source/Satkhira_City_College) - [Satkhira Medical College](/source/Satkhira_Medical_College) - Satkhira Government Girls’ High School - [Satkhira Government High School](/source/Satkhira_Government_High_School) - Satkhira Government Mahila College - Kaliganj Govt. College - Satkhira Day-Night College - [Kalaroa Govt. College](/source/Kalaroa_Govt._College) - Jhaudanga High School ## Notable people This list of residents may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. Please help improve it by adding reliable sources for existing names which prove they are residents. Unsourced names may be challenged and removed. (January 2026) (Learn how and when to remove this message) - [A. F. M. Entaz Ali](/source/A._F._M._Entaz_Ali), member of parliament, is buried in Herar Chak of Debhata Upazila.[16] - [Manoj Mitra](/source/Manoj_Mitra) - [Habibul Islam Habib](/source/Habibul_Islam_Habib), ex-MP, [Satkhira-1](/source/Satkhira-1). Publicity and Publication Affairs Secretary of [Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)](/source/Bangladesh_Nationalist_Party)[17] - [Pori Moni](/source/Pori_Moni), actress - [Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah](/source/Khan_Bahadur_Ahsanullah) - [AFM Ruhal Haque](/source/AFM_Ruhal_Haque) - [Soumya Sarkar](/source/Soumya_Sarkar) - [Mustafizur Rahman](/source/Mustafizur_Rahman) - [Nilufar Yasmin](/source/Nilufar_Yasmin) - [Sabina Yasmin](/source/Sabina_Yasmin) - [Amin Khan (actor)](/source/Amin_Khan_(actor)) - [Moushumi](/source/Moushumi) - [Moushumi Hamid](/source/Moushumi_Hamid) - [Falguni Hamid](/source/Falguni_Hamid) - [Tariq Anam Khan](/source/Tariq_Anam_Khan) - [Afzal Hossain](/source/Afzal_Hossain) - [Rani Sarker](/source/Rani_Sarker) - [Muhammad Wajed Ali](/source/Muhammad_Wajed_Ali) - [Sikandar Abu Jafar](/source/Sikandar_Abu_Zafar) - [Sabina Khatun](/source/Sabina_Khatun) - [Masura Parvin](/source/Masura_Parvin) - [S.M Alauddin](https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A6%B8.%E0%A6%AE_%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A8) - [M.R. Khan](/source/M.R._Khan) - [Abu Yousuf MD. Abdullah](/source/Abu_Yousuf_MD._Abdullah), Academic and Entrepreneur. - [Kazi Ertaza Hassan](/source/Kazi_Ertaza_Hassan) - CIP ## See also - [Upazilas of Bangladesh](/source/Upazilas_of_Bangladesh) - [Districts of Bangladesh](/source/Districts_of_Bangladesh) - [Divisions of Bangladesh](/source/Divisions_of_Bangladesh) - [Upazila](/source/Upazila) - [Thana](/source/Thana) ## Notes 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** 1941 figures are for Satkhira subdivision of erstwhile Khulna district, excluding territory in Sundarbans Forest thana (which is less than 7000 people for the entire district) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Including [Jainism](/source/Jainism), [Christianity](/source/Christianity), [Buddhism](/source/Buddhism), [Zoroastrianism](/source/Zoroastrianism), [Judaism](/source/Judaism), [Ad-Dharmis](/source/Ad-Dharmi), or not stated ## References Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Satkhira District](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Satkhira_District). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2022census_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2022census_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-2022census_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-2022census_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-2022census_1-4) [*Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report*](https://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/b343a8b4_956b_45ca_872f_4cf9b2f1a6e0/2023-11-20-05-20-e6676a7993679bfd72a663e39ef0cca7.pdf) (PDF). Vol. 1. [Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics](/source/Bangladesh_Bureau_of_Statistics). November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-GlobalDataLab_2-0)** ["Sub-national HDI - Area Database"](https://hdi.globaldatalab.org/areadata/shdi/). *Global Data Lab*. Retrieved 18 March 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Banglapedia_3-0)** [Sirajul Islam](/source/Sirajul_Islam); Miah, Sajahan; [Khanam, Mahfuza](/source/Mahfuza_Khanam); Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). ["Satkhira District"](http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Satkhira_District). *[Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh](/source/Banglapedia)* (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, [Asiatic Society of Bangladesh](/source/Asiatic_Society_of_Bangladesh). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [984-32-0576-6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/984-32-0576-6). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [52727562](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/52727562). [OL](/source/OL_(identifier)) [30677644M](https://openlibrary.org/books/OL30677644M). Retrieved 3 July 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Visit Satkhira District Portal"](http://satkhira.amardesh.com/). Retrieved 29 June 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["District LGED"](https://oldweb.lged.gov.bd/DistrictLGED.aspx?DistrictID=39). Retrieved 29 June 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [Climate Summary](http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=419460&cityname=Satkhira%2C+Khulna%2C+Bangladesh&units=) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Weatherbase_7-0)** ["Weatherbase.com"](http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=419460&cityname=Satkhira-). Weatherbase. 2013. 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