It is said that two influential Rakhine chiefs used to reside on either side of a canal running northsouth through the upazila, Kalau Magh on the eastern bank and Khepu Magh on the western side.
It is stated that two prominent Rakhine leaders used to inhabit on either side of a canal running north-south through the upazila, Kalau Magh on the eastern bank and Khepu Magh on the western side.