Hatiya, Bangladesh

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.GeographyHatiya Upazila is located at. It has 47,970 household units and a total area of 1,508.23 square kilometres.DemographicsAt the 2011 Bangladesh census, Hatiya had a population of 452,987. Males constituted 50.73% of the population and females constituted 49.27%. The population over age 18 was 125,512. Hatiya had an average literacy rate of 21% (7+ years), against the national average of 32.4%.EconomyThe upazila consists of 52 markets and bazaars. They include Oskhali, Afazia, Tamruddi, Chowmuhani, Sagaria, Jahajmara, Sonadia chowrasta, Char Chenga 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, and Jonota Bank.The main exports include rice, coconut, betel nut, banana, betel leaf, chili, Hilsa, and other types of fish.AdministrationHatiya has 10 unions: Boyar Char,Noler Char & Carrying Char, Char King, Char Ishwar, Tamaruddi, Burir Char, Sonadia, Jahajmara, and Nijhum Dwip . There are 53 Mauzas/Mahallas and 69 villages in this upazila.HealthcareThere 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.EducationInstitutions of higher education include Hatiya Dwip Government College and three non-governmental colleges.