Pothāl
Pothāl is a locality in Basta, Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka Division. Pothāl is situated nearby to the locality Char Galgalia, as well as near Dhaniāsur.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Dhaka Central Jail.
Dhaka Central Jail
Prison
Dhaka Central Jail, Keraniganj is situated in Rajendrapur, Tegharia union, Keraniganj, Bangladesh and was inaugurated on 10 April 2016. The jail is built on 31 acres of land and can house 4590 prisoners. Dhaka Central Jail is situated 2½ km southeast of Pothāl.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dhaka and Bangla Bazar.
Dhaka
Photo: Kroisenbrunner, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is the largest city by population in the historical region of Bengal and a major city in South Asia.
Bangla Bazar
Suburb
Bangla Bazar is the oldest neighbourhood of Dhaka, which existed before Mughal Period. Currently, the largest publication and book market of Dhaka is located in the area. Bangla Bazar is situated 7 km northeast of Pothāl.
Shakhari Bazar
Quarter
Photo: Ahemed Imteaz-nsu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shankhari Bazaar is one of the oldest areas in Bangladesh's Old Dhaka, broadly known as Shankhari Potti. It stretches along a narrow lane, lined with richly decorated brick buildings, built during the late Mughal or Colonial period. Shakhari Bazar is situated 7 km northeast of Pothāl.
Pothāl
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Pothal”
- Location: Basta, Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
23.66822° or 23° 40′ 6″ northLongitude
90.35674° or 90° 21′ 24″ eastElevation
10 metres (33 feet)Open location code
7MMGM994+7MGeoNames ID
1190965
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Turag River and Dhakeshwari Temple.
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