Village Balia Vakutia

Type: Ward / Village
Contributed By: Nayeem
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Brief

Village Balia Vakutia is famous for its small weaving industry, where shaari, loongi, gamchha etc. are produced. Village Balia Vakutia has become a tourist attraction for its island-like look surrounded by two rivers, Jhapa Baor (ঝাঁপা বাওড়) and Khajura Baor (খাজুরা বাওর). The Kopotakkho River flows through the area.


How to go

This village is located near Arabpur in Jessore district. After reaching at Jessore Town, take local buses to reach that village.

How To Reach: Jessore District

By Rail:
There is an intercity train service available which leaves everyday at 12:30. Chitra express and Sundarban express are trains departing from Dhaka to Jessore and Khulna.
Chitra Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-7:00pm, Arrival time-5:10 am Khulna (off day Monday). Departure time(from Khulna)-8:30am Arrival time-6:20am Khulna(off day Monday)
Sundarban Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-6:20 AM, Arrival time-4:20pm Khulna (off day Saturday). Departure time (from Khulna)-7:30pm Arrival time-5:50am Khulna (off day Friday)

By Air:
Jessore is also linked to Dhaka by air. Airline companies offering flight service from Dhaka to Jessore have been listed below:

1. United Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3925

2. Regent Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3800

Several buses leave from Dhaka, Gabtoli station to reach Jessore. Some of them are listed below for your assistance:
1. Hanif Enterprise
Gabtoli Counter, Contact: 8016040, 8011759
Fare: TK 280 (Approx.)

2. Shohag Paribahan
Gabtoli Booking Booth, Phone: 8011998, 8012148
Fare: TK 280
3. Eagle Paribahan
Gabtoli Counter, Phone-8017698, 8017320

Jessore is also linked to Dhaka by air. Airline companies offering flight service from Dhaka to Jessore have been listed below:

1. United Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3925

2. Regent Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3800

3. Novo Air Limited
Ticket price starts from:
Flexible: Tk 5400
Discounted: Tk 4800, Tk 4300
Special: Tk 4000

There is an intercity train service available which leaves everyday at 12:30. Chitra express and Sundarban express are trains departing from Dhaka to Jessore and Khulna.
Chitra Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-7:00pm, Arrival time-5:10 am Khulna (off day Monday). Departure time(from Khulna)-8:30am Arrival time-6:20am Khulna(off day Monday)
Sundarban Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-6:20 AM, Arrival time-4:20pm Khulna (off day Saturday). Departure time (from Khulna)-7:30pm Arrival time-5:50am Khulna (off day Friday)

The price for Khulna ranges from 390-1390 BDT and Jessore 350-1260 BDT depending on the compartment selected. It is approximately 238 km away from Dhaka. A tourist from Jessore may take Bus or CNG auto rickshaw and go through the Jessore-Chuknagar road. From Khulna main road a traveler has to go to Khulna Satkhira highway.

Where to Stay

The district of Jessore holds many hotels you may consider staying in. Some of them have been listed below for your assistance:

1. Banchte Shekha (NGO cum Guest house)
Contact: +88 0421 68885

2. Hotel Hasan International
Contact: +88 0421 67478

3. Hotel Magpie
Contact: +88 0421 68722

4. Hotel Mid-Town
Contact: +880 1711 940160

5. Grand Hotel
Contact: +88 0421 73038

6. Hotel RS
Contact: +88 0421 61881

Things to do

There is a small market in Jessore town where you can find different types of fabric items that are related with these places. These are really nice places and very charming as well.

Eating Facilities

You may not find any hotels in that village.

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