Floating Guava Markets
Seasonal canal markets where guava and other produce are sold from boats, such as at Kuriana.
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JhalokatiJhalokati travel guide, Barishal Division
Jhalokati is a small river district between Barishal and Pirojpur, laced with the Bishkhali, Dhanshiri, Gabkhan and Sugandha rivers and countless canals, so boats are still part of daily life. It is known for its guava and for shitalpati, the cool woven mats made from local reeds, and the canal belt it shares with Pirojpur is famous for seasonal floating markets. The ruins of the Kirtipasha Zamindar Bari are a heritage site. About 661,000 people live in roughly 707 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Jhalokati District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Barishal Division
- Area
- 707 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 661,161
- Density
- 935 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Kirtipasha Zamindar Bari
Ruins of an old zamindar estate in Jhalokati.
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JhalokatiTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Jhalokati?
Jhalokati is in Bangladesh's Barishal Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Jhalokati?
Places added to this guide: Floating Guava Markets, Kirtipasha Zamindar Bari.
When is the best time to visit Jhalokati?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is shitalpati?
A traditional cool sleeping mat woven from reeds, a well-known craft of Jhalokati.
Which rivers flow through Jhalokati?
The Bishkhali, Dhanshiri, Gabkhan and Sugandha.