PatiyaPatiya(Upazila)
Patiya is an upazila in the Chattogram district of Bangladesh, located about 20 kilometers south of the Chattogram district headquarters.
The place is known for its ancient settlement, historical figures, and delicious guavas.
At a glance
- Location
- Patiya, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Type
- Upazila
- Number of Unions
- 22 (Ashiia, Baro Uthan, Borolia, Bhatikhain, Chanhara, Char Lakshya, Char Patharghata, Dakshin Bhurshi, Dhalghat, Habilasdwip, Haidgaon, Jangalkhain, Jiri, Juldha, Kachuwai, Kashiyaish, Kelishahar, Kharna, Kolagaon, Kusumpura, Shikalbaha, Shobhandandi)
Flowing through Patiya are the Karnaphuli River, Sangu River, and Boalkhali canal. Waterways and flatlands are notable among the primary rivers and natural features here.
This upazila contains several historical and notable sites. Patiya features places associated with the memory of Pritilata Waddedar and some ancient monuments that carry historical significance.
Patiya is known for its educational and healthcare sectors. It is home to Patiya Government College, Patiya Adarsha High School, and several other ancient educational institutions.
For transportation, Patiya has both road and rail communication systems. It can be easily accessed from Chattogram city by road using buses or CNG autorickshaws, and by train via the Chattogram-Dohazari railway line.
Notable personalities from this area include the heroic revolutionary Pritilata Waddedar and fiction writer Abhoy Hom.
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