পাইকগাছা, খুলনা

If you travel from the Khulna Sadar area via bus, you can go directly to Paikgacha Zero Point. But during the journey, you can stop in a few other areas, such as Chuknagar, Atharomile, Kapilmuni, Tala, etc. You have guessed right! Today, we will share the Paikgacha area guide and everything you need to know about the Upazila and its various localities.

The Paikgacha Upazila is located in the southern areas of Khulna District, near the Sundarban Mangrove forest. It is about 65 kilometers away from the Khulna Sadar and has a land area of 383.27 square kilometers. The population of Paikgacha upazila is nearly 2.50 lakh.

Paikgacha is also regarded as the White Gold of Bangladesh because it is renowned for shrimp farming. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) Brackish Water Center and various shrimp farms are located in this upazila. The shrimp price in the area is lower than in other areas. The economy of the people in the area also relies on agriculture, dairy, and poultry.

It has many ancient and historical landmarks. Some of the popular and notable places are Paikgacha Zero Point, Sir P.C. Roy House, Bakabazar Jomidar Bari, Saral Kha Dighi, Sree Sree Ramakrishna Sevashram, Pir Jafar Aulia Shrine, etc.

Other than these, the Paikgacha Fantasy Park and Garden is another attraction for locals and tourists. The Kopotakkho River also flows through the upazila. However, Paikgacha upazila still requires some additional sources of amenities, such as shopping centers, service centers, restaurants, and more.

Paikgacha upazila is always bustling with life. The bazaar and market areas keep people engaged with daily businesses throughout the day. It also has many educational institutions, mostly primary schools. It also has many religious institutions, such as mosques, temples, churches, etc. There are several financial institutions and offices in Paikgacha as well.