Sherpur District Information

Sherpur District, Bangladesh

Sherpur district is located in the central part of Bangladesh. In the ancient time, the region was a part of the kingdom of the Kamrupa. During the period of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, this area was called “Dash Kahania Baju”. During the Nababi period, the region is conquered by Nawab Sher Ali Gazi and established an independent region. Dash Kahania Pargana was named Sherpur after Sher Ali Gazi, the last landlord of the Gazi dynasty. During the Jamidary period, Sherpur Municipality was established in 1869. Fakir-Sannyasi Revolts (1914 and 1917), the communists revolted (1838-1848), devastating earth quack (1897) are the remarkable chapters of the region. During the British and Pakistan period the region was named Sherpur Circle. After the liberation of Bangladesh, Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman, the founder of Bangladesh declared Sherpur as the 61^st district of Bangladesh. But after the political suspension, Major Ziaur Rahaman formerly president declared Sherpur as a Mahakuma (Sub division) in 1979. Finally 22 February 1984, president Ershad adorned Sherpur as a district and 05 police station of the district was upgraded as sub- district. The area of Sherpur district is 1364.67 Sq Km. The Geo position of the district is between 25˚18’24’’ to 24˚52’09’’ North latitudes and between 90˚18’26’’ to 89˚52’56’’ east longitude.

Sherpur District Bordered By

Sherpur District is bordered by Meghalaya district (India) to the north, Jamalpur and a part of Mymenshigh district to the south, Mymensingh District to the east and Jamalpur district to the west.

Administration: There are 04 Municipalities in Sherpur named Nalitabari, Sherpur, Sreebardi and Nokla. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Sherpur district is 05, named- Sherpur Sadar, Nalitabari, Shribordi, Nokla and Zhinaigati containing 52 Unions, 434 Mauzas and 695 Villages. 

Sherpur District Population Data

The population of Sherpur district is 15,01,853. (Male- 7,32,433 and Female- 7,68,856).  Population Density 1138/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.84%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Sherpur district is 63.57% School attendance rate is 53.20% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Sherpur district is 2100 and NWD Code is 0931. Total Parliament seat in Sherpur is 03. During the liberation war, Sherpur was under Sector Number 11. Urbanization rate of the district is 13.85%.

Rivers: Kongsha, Old Bharhamaputra, Vogai, Batai, Kangsha, Shomeshari, Moharashahi, Malijhi, Netai etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Wheat, Peanuts, Rice, Oil Seeds, Corn, Potato, Pepper, Mango etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Sherpur District

Sher Ali Gazi, Comrade Rabi Neogi, Sayad Abdus Sultan (Politician), Prof. Muslim Uddin, Abdullah Al Mamun (Play Personality), Hazrat Shah Kamal (R), Abul Quashem (Language Fighter), Bazlur Rahaman (Journalist), Begum Motia Chowdhuri (Politician) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Sherpur District

Shribordi Sand Premise, Modhutila Eco Park, Shrine of Sher Ali Gazi (R), Baro Duari Mosque, Panihata Lake, Gojani Hill, Sutanali Lake, Shrine of Shah Kamal (R), Natmondir, Ghagra Loskor Khan Mosque, Barduary Mosque, Mai Shaheba Jame Mosque, Shrine of Jarip Shah (R), Annapurna Temple, Raghunath Temple etc.

Sirajganj District Information

Sirajganj District, Bangladesh

Sirajganj district is located in the northern part of Bangladesh. The historic Salanga genocide took place in the region in 1922. Many people were killed and a number of wounded when police opened fire on an assemblage of people gathered at Salanga Hat as a part of the Khelafat and non co-operation movement against British Company under the leadership of Maulana Abdur Rashid Tarkabagish. Besides All India Muslim League Conference (1942), Brahmo Samaj convention (1928), All India Congress Party conference (1924) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. During the War of Liberation a great battle was fought between the freedom fighters and the Pakistani army in Tarash upazila on Naogaon in which the Pakistani army was defeated and about 150 members were killed. During 11 to 14 December another battle was fought between the enemy army and the heroic freedom fighters at Shailabari in which Pakistani army was defeated also. Sirajganj achieved liberation in 14 December 1971. Sirajganj subdivision was established in 1845 during the British East India Company period and was a part of Pabna district. It was turned into a district in 1984. The Geo position of the district is between 24˚00’ to 24˚40’ North latitudes and between 89˚20’ to 89˚50’ east longitude.

Sirajganj District Bordered By

Sirajganj District is bordered by Bogra district to the north, Pabna district to the south, Jamalpur and Tangail district to the east, Natore, Bogra and a part of Pabna district to the west.

Administration: The area of Sirajganj is 2402.05 Sq Km. It is under Rajshahi Division. There are 06 Municipalities in Sirajganj named Ullapara, Sahjadpur, Shirajgonj, Belkuchi, Royganj and Kazipur. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Sirajganj district is 09, named- Shirajgonj Sadar, Raygonj, Ullapara, Chauhali, Kazipur, Kamarkhanda, Tarash, Belkuchi and Sahajadpur containing 82 Unions, 1300 Mauzas and 2016 Villages. 

Population data of Sirajganj District

The total population of Sirajganj district is 34,30,443, Population Density 1428/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.56%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Sirajganj district is 69.48% School attendance rate is 59% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Sirajganj district is 6700 and NWD Code is 0751. Total Parliament seat in Sirajganj is 06. During the liberation war, Sirajganj was under Sector Number 07. Urbanization rate of the district is 14.09%. Average rainfall of the region is 1610 mm.

Rivers: Jamuna, Kartoa, Boral, Ishamoti, Fuljora etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Yam, Peanuts, Chilly, Mastered etc.

Famous Personalities from Sirajganj District

Abdur Rashid Tarkabagaish, Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani (Politician), Dr Abdul Mannan, (Educationist), Mohadeb Saha (Poet), Shiraj Ali Chowdhury (Land Lord), Esan Chandra Roy (Farmer Rebal Leader), Rajani Kanta Sen (Poet), Jadeb Chandra Chakraborti (Mathematician), Ismail Hossain Sheraji (Poet), Captain M. Munsur Ali (Politician), M. A. Matin (Businessman), Prof.Dr.M.A.Mannan( Islamic Personality), Nazibur Rahaman (Writer), Mohammad Barketullah (Writer), Fazle Lohani, Abdullah Al Muti (Scientist), Suchitra Sen (Actress), Mohammad Nasim (Politician)  etc.

Tourist Attractions in Sirajganj District

Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge, Elieot Bridge, Shahjadpur Kuthibari, Rabindra Kacharibari, Khaja Younous Ali Medical College, Milk vita Plant, Eco park, Baghabari Power Plant, Shah Mokhdum Mosque, Milkvita Plant, House of Jadeb Chakraborti and Ismail Hossain Shiraji, Graveyard of Hazrat Enayatpuri (R), Graveyard of Shah Sharif Jindapir  (R), Joy Sagor, Noboratna Temple  etc.

Sunamganj District Information

 

Sunamganj District, Bangladesh

Sunamganj district is located in the north- eastern borderline of Bangladesh. The history of the region is very ancient. According to the written description of Mr Linds, the entire area once was under the Bay of Bengal. In the ancient age, the region was under the kingdom of Kamrupa. It is said that Sunamganj was named after Mughal Sipahi Sunamuddin who established a bazaar on the bank of Surma River. The region was once a part of Iqlim- e- Moazzamabad which was an independent state until 1612. Sunamganj subdivision was established 1877. The physiography of the region was seriously changed due to a divesting earthquake on 12 June 1897. Nankar Rebellion (1922-1923), Anti-British Movement, The leftist movement (1947) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. Sunamganj was upgraded to a district in 1984. The Geo position of the district is between 24˚34’ to 25˚12’ North latitudes and between 90˚56’ to 91˚49’ east longitude. Mystic poet Hason Raja was born in the region.

 Sunamganj District Bordered By

Sunamganj District is bordered by Khasia and Jaintia Hilly area of Meghaloya (Indian State) to the north, Habiganj district to the south, Sylhet district to the east, Netrokona district to the west.

Administration: The area of Sunamganj District is 3747.18 Sq Km. It is under Sylhet Division. There are 04 Municipalities in Sunamganj named Sunamgonj, Chatok, Dirai and Jagannathpur. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Sunamganj district is 11, named- Sunamgonj sadar, Dirai, Chatok, Jamalgonj, Dharmapasha, Modhanagor, Jagannathpur, Tahirpur, Shalla, Doarabazar and Bishamvorpur containing 87 Unions, 1535 Mauzas and 2887 Villages. 

Population data of Sunamganj District

The total population of Sunamganj district is 2.695 million, Sex ratio 96.43:100, Population Density 744.10/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.75%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Sunamganj district is 64.92% School attendance rate is 58.00% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Sunamganj district is 3000 and NWD Code is 0871. Total Parliament seat in Sunamganj is 05. During the liberation war, Sunamganj was under Sector Number 05 & 11. Urbanization rate of the district is 10.38%, average temperature is 29.60⁰ C and average rainfall is 5000 mm. Sunamganj was liberated on 6 December 1971.

Rivers: Surma, Kalni, Kushiara, Bawlai, Dhanu, Shameshwari, Jalalpur etc.

Agro Products of Sunamganj District

Paddy, Oil seeds, Orange, Mango, Vegetables, Fishes etc.

Famous Personalities from Sunamganj District

Shah Abdul Karim (Mystic Poet), Dewan Mohammad Azrof, Nirmolendra Chowdhury, Hason Raja, Roy Bahadur, Akkhoy Kumar Das, Sree Chaytannya Deb, Shahed Ali (Writer), Humayan Rashid Chowdhury (Politician and Diplomat), Abdus Samad Azad (Politician), Mawlana Ibrahim Ali, Mawlana Obaidul Hoque, Mawlana Nuruddin, Suranjit Sen Gupta(Politician), Shaheed Taleb Uddin (Freedom Fighter), Syed Shahnoor(Composer of Sufi Traditional Song), Dewan Hasan Raja, Likhan Ghosh (Philanthropist), Dr. S. M. Ghulam Quadir, Khan Bahadur Ghulam Mustafa Choudhury (Land Lord) , Niloy Dash, Dhrubho Eshe (Artist) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Sunamganj District

Tanguar Haor, Jadukata River Bank, Hason Raja Memorial Royal Palace, Laurer Garh, Chatok Cement Factory, Paper Mill, Bareker Tila, Matir Mosque, Taker Ghat Lime Stone (CaCo₃) Field, Graveyard of 48 Martyr Freedom Fighter etc.