Hatiya Upazila


Hatiya is an upazila, or sub district, of Noakhali District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh. An island with the same name is located within this upazila, as is Nijhum Dwip, another smaller island.

Geography

Hatiya Upazila is located at. It has 47,970 household units and a total area of 2,100 square kilometres.

Demographics

At the 2011 Bangladesh census, Hatiya had a population of 442,463. Males constituted 51% of the population and females constituted 49%. The population over age 18 was 125,512. Hatiya had an average literacy rate of 69%, against the national average of 72.76%.

Economy

The upazila consists of 52 markets and bazaars. They include Oskhali, Afazia, Tamruddi, Chowmuhani, Sagaria, Jahajmara, Sonadia chowrasta, Char Chenga,Maijdee Bazar and Nalchira Bazar. Most people are employed in agriculture and fishing, and a few professions are government or non-governmental jobs. All banks are run by the government including Krishi Bank, Sonali Bank Limited, and Janata Bank Limited.
The main exports include rice, coconut, betel nut, banana, betel leaf, chili, Hilsa, and other types of fish.

Administration

Hatiya has 1 municipality and 10 unions.
Municipality:
Unions:
There are 53 mauzas/mahallas and 69 villages in this upazila.

Chars/Islands

There is one Upazila Health Complex and 10 family planning centres. Notable NGOs operating in this area are Grameeen bank, Dwip unnoyan songstha, Brac, Proshika,Heed Bangladesh, CARE, and Caritas.

Education

Institutions of higher education include Hatiya Dwip Government College and three non-governmental colleges.Rate of education:71%