Batighata, Khulna

In 1860, there was a camp in Khulna district, which turned into a police station in 1892. Thus, it formed the Batiaghata thana. Later, in 1983, the Batighata Upazila was established. It is located around 13 kilometers from Khulna City and has a land area of 235.32 square kilometers.

Now it has 7 unions/wards, 13 mouza/mahallas, and 158 villages. With around 40,779 families, the population of the upazila is 1,71,752. That is why it is important to be familiar with the Batighata area guide.

Batighata Upazila is surrounded by Khulna Sadar and Ruphsa Upazila in the north, Paikgacha and Dakop Upazila in the south, Fakirhat and Rampal Upazila in the east, Dumuria Upazila in the west. The upazila has several rivers, such as Rupsha, Kazibacha, Bhadra, etc.

Being a land with several rivers, Batighata offers a great potential for fish farming. The main economy of the area depends on fish farming, paddy, jute, wheat, cotton, poultries, dairies, etc.

Batighata is an upazila near the Sadar area, offering a suburban lifestyle and access to modern amenities. However, a large part of the upazila is still underdeveloped. Yet, several major roads, such as Khulna City Bypass, Khulna-Satkhira Highway, Dhaka-Jessore-Khulna Road, etc., offer major transportation facilities. The nearest railway station is the Khulna Railway Station.

Nevertheless, Batighata has many reputed educational institutions, including Khulna University and Govt. Batighata Degree College. It also has multiple health complexes. As for recreational areas and tourist sites, the area has some popular ones, such as Batiaghata Riverview, Gollamari Memorial Monument, Linear Park, Sheikh Russell Eco Park, Rana Resort & Amusement Park, etc.

Overall, the Batighata Upazila offers not just a diverse environment but also living facilities. However, it is not the most suitable place if you are looking for a modern living facility.