About Jessore District, Bangladesh

Jessore district is located in the south- western borderline of Bangladesh and the first district of joint Bengal and now the 13Th largest district in Bangladesh. After the liberation of Bangladesh, as the part of administrative decentralization; Jessore district was reformed in 1984. As a result four subdivisions named Narail, Magura, Jhenaidah and Sadar started their journey as separate districts. The Geo position of the district is between 22˚47’ to 23˚47’ North latitudes and between 88˚40’ to 89˚50’ east longitude.

History of Jessore District

Once, the region was a deep forestry area. In the last few decades of 17Th century and up to mid of 18Th century, Jessore was an independent state. The naming of Jessore is debatable by historians. The ancient name of the region was “Khalifatabad.” It is the first district of joint Bengal. During the beginning of of British East India Company Period, Jessore district was formed in 1786. On the time of partition of India in 1947, Jessore was also partially divided. The entire district excepting Boangaon and Gaighata police stations were included in East Pakistan. In 1960, Mohammadpur police station of Magura sub division and Alfadanga police station of Narail subdivision were included in Faridpur district. 

How many Thana and Union in Jessore District?

The area of Jessore is 2606.94 Sq Km. It is under Khulna Division. There are 08 Municipalities in Jessore named Jessore, Ovoynagor, Bagharpar, Sharsha, Monirampur, Keshobpur, Jhikorgacha and Choughacha. The number of Thana in Jessore district is 08, named- Jessore Sadar, Ovoynagor, Bagharpar, Sharsha, Monirampur, Keshobpur, Jhikorgacha and Choughacha. There are 92 Unions, 1254 Mauzas and 1419 Villages in Jessore district. 

Why is Jessore District Famous For?

Jessore district specially famous for 'Khejur Gur' (Date Suger). Jessore is also famous for Jamtola Sweet Meat. Jessore is a food surplus district in Bangladesh.

Famous Persons from Jessore District

Famous persons born in Jessore district are- Promoth Chowdhury, Michel Madhushudan Datta, Nirendra Nath Roy, Nurul Momen, Munshi Mohammad Meherullah, Radha Gobindra Chandra (Astrologer), Jatindra Nath Mukhupaddhya (Bagha Jatin), Binoy Ghosh, Moshilur Rahaman, Abdur Rouf (Educationist), Surendra Nath Majumder, Dilara Hashem(Writer), Mohammad Moniruzzaman (Educationist), Munshi Meherullah (Educationist), Khan Bahadur Lutfor Rahaman, Prof. Mohammad Sharif, Mahendra Lal Bose (Philanthropist and Educationist) S M Babar (Freedom fighter) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Jessore District

Tourist attractions in Jessore district are- Sagordari, Graveyard of Gazi Kalu Champaboti, Jessore Picnic Corner, Jess Garden, Binodia Family Park at Jessore Cantonment, Tetulia Mosque, Monohorpur Boat Club, Graveyard of Bulu Dewan, Imam Bari, Parental House of Dhiraj Vattyacharja, Benapol Border Gate, Chachra Royal Palace and Shib Mondir, Residence of Michal Madhusudan Datta, Jessore Airport, Varat Vayner Dewary, Jessore Public Library, Balia Vakutia Village (Famous for its small Weaving industry), Baliadanga Temple, Shrine of Garib Shah, Dhulgram, Abhaynagar, the suburb Chanchra, Imam Bara of Hazi Muhammad Mohsin, Mirzanagar Hammam Khana, Baghanaya Khoda Mosque, Jessore Collector-ate Building, Jessore Circuit House etc.

Jessore District Bordered By-

Jessore District is bordered by Magura and Jhenaidah districts to the north, Khulna and Satkhira districts to the south, Narail and a part of Khulna district to the east, West Bengal (Indian State) to the west.

Jessore District Population Data

As per latest authentic report the total population of Jessore district is 30,76,144 (Male- 15,24,349 and Female- 15,51,667), Sex ratio 100:100, Population Density 1180/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.95%. The Literacy Rate of Jessore district is 70% (Male- 59.40% and Female- 53.70%), School attendance rate is 78.39% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Rivers in Jessore District

Rivers flow through Jessore district are- Kapothakkha, Vhoyrab, Chitra, Horihor, Betraboti, Dandra, Kodla, Isamoti etc.

Agro Products in Jessore District

Agro products grow in plenty in Jessore district are- Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane, Jute, Coconut, Banana, Betel Nut, Night Queen and many other flowers, Vegetables, Cotton, Date and Date based Products etc.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Jessore district is 7400 and NWD Code is 0421. Total Parliament seat in Jessore is 06. During the liberation war, Jessore was under Sector Number 08. Urbanization rate of the district is 18.58% and There is no reserve forest in the region.