Sholakuri Union is a traditional area of Madhupur Upazila, which is a witness to the times.
Its own individuality is bright today.In the course of time, Sholakuri Union today has its
own uniqueness in various fields including education, culture, religious ceremonies, sports,
shawl gajari and red soil mixed, indigenous i.e. Garo, Koch, Manda community.
A) Name - 11 NO. Sholakuri Union Parishad.
B) Area - 48.25 sq. Km
C) Population - 17,072 (approximately)
D) Number of villages - 34
E) Number of mouzas - 4.
F) Number of Hats / Markets-2.
G) Means of communication from Upazila Sadar - CNG, Van, Rickshaw, Local Bus, Motorcycle, Mexi etc.
H) Literacy rate - 47% (according to 2001 education survey)
Government primary schools - 02,
Non-Government Registered Pre-Schools - 8,
High schools: 3,
Madrasa - 1.
I) Acting current Chairman- Mr. Ad.Md.Yakub Ali M.A.(Double)L.L.B
J) Important religious places-2.
K) Historical / tourist places - no. Places of interest: Madhupur National Park, Sholakuri is located at Dokhla.
L) Establishment period of UP building - 24/01/1991.
M) Names of villages -
Sholakuri, Sholakuri DP, Kuralia, Pachagjari, Gazirvita, Baraikuri, Garovita, Dhevarchala,
Magurduba, Mominbagh, Koshakuri, Bahanir Mor, Fakirakuri, Dharangpar, Bartirthapar,
Lotpara, Harindhara, Gabgaicha, Pirgachha, Fagamari, Chunia, Joynagachha, Bandaria,
Kejai, Nayapara, Gilagaicha, Kakraguni, Jalalabad, Dublakuri, Sadhupara, Adarshagram,
Guchhgram, Ponamari, Katajani etc.
1) Elected council members - 13 people.
2) Union Parishad Secretary - 01 person.
3) Accountant Assistant Cum-Computer Operator -01 person.
4) Entrepreneur - 01 person
5) Union village police - 03 people.
Planning and Implementation: Cabinet Division, A2I, BCC, DoICT and BASIS