Satkhira district is located in the south western part of Bangladesh. Satkhira region was once a part of the ancient Banga Janapada. The previous name of Satkhira region was “Satgharia” (established by Zamindar Pran Nath Roy Chowdhury). During the permanent settlement, Bishnuram Chattergy, an official of Raja Krishna Chandra of Nadia, purchased Buran Pargana by auction in 1772 and settled Satgharia village. Prananath Roy Chowdhury, the son of Bishnuran Chattergy made remarkable development in the region. In 1781, most of the areas of Jessore, Faridpur and Khulna were brought under a single administration. But while peasant movement spread over the region against the oppressions of indigo planters and the local landlords in 1801, the British East India Company established a subdivision at Satgharia under Jessore district to control indigo revolt and to strengthen local administration in 1861. By this time “Satgharia” turned into “Satkhira” in the records of the British Company. After the liberation of Bangladesh, the subdivision was turned into a district in 1984. The Geo position of the district is between 21˚48’ to 22˚58’ North latitudesand between 88˚55’ to 89˚20’ east longitude.
Bordered By: Satkhira District is bordered by Jessore district to the north, The Bay of Bengal to the south, Khulna district to the east, 24 Pargana district of West Bengal (Indian State) to the west.
Administration: The area of Satkhira is 3817.29 Sq Km. It is under Khulna Division. There are two Municipalities in Satkhira named Satkhira and Kalaroa. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Satkhira district is 08, named- Satkhira, Kaligonj, Debhata, Tala, Ashasuni, Shyamnogor, Kalaroa and Patkelghata containing 79 Unions, 916 Mauzas and 1440 Villages.
Population: The total population of Satkhira district is 19,85,959 (Male- 982,777 and Female- 10,03,182), sex ratio 98:100, population Density 520/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.62%.
Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Satkhira district is 52.10% (Male- 56.10% and Female- 48.20%). School attendance rate is 56.10% for 5 to 24 years age group.
Other Important Data: The postal code of Satkhira district is 9400 and NWD Code is 0471. Total Parliament seat in Satkhira is 04. During the liberation war, Satkhira was under Sector Number 08 & 09. Urbanization rate of the district is 9.95%. The region is average 16 ft high on sea level.
Rivers: Raymongol, Kalindi, Kakshiali, Kapotakkhya, Pangashia, Hariavanga, Maloncha, Betna, Harinvhanga, Betna, Chunar, Ishamoti etc.
Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato, Mango, Mastered, Onion, Betel, Shrimp etc.Remarkable Personalities from Satkhira District
Md Wajed Ali (Writer and Journalist), Sheikh Lutfor Rahaman, Afjol Hossain, Golam Moinuddin, Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah, Land Lord Pran Nath Roy Chowdhury, King Haricharan Roy Chowdhury, Thaguredas Mukharjee (Writer), Khan Abdul Wali (Multi Linguist), Sheikh Abul Quashem (Politician), Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy (Politician), Kazi Samsur Rahaman, Shikander Abu Jafor (Poet), Tagore Das Mukhargee, Taja Prattyapadditta (Land Lord), Azizun Nesa Khatun (Writer), Abdul Hamid Gazi (Famous Tiger Hunter) etc.