Satkhira District Information

Satkhira District, Bangladesh

Satkhira district is located in the south western part of Bangladesh. Satkhira region was once a part of the ancient Banga Janapada. The previous name of Satkhira region was “Satgharia” (established by Zamindar Pran Nath Roy Chowdhury). During the permanent settlement, Bishnuram Chattergy, an official of Raja Krishna Chandra of Nadia, purchased Buran Pargana by auction in 1772 and settled Satgharia village. Prananath Roy Chowdhury, the son of Bishnuran Chattergy made remarkable development in the region. In 1781, most of the areas of Jessore, Faridpur and Khulna were brought under a single administration. But while peasant movement spread over the region against the oppressions of indigo planters and the local landlords in 1801, the British East India Company established a subdivision at Satgharia under Jessore district to control indigo revolt and to strengthen local administration in 1861. By this time “Satgharia” turned into “Satkhira” in the records of the British Company. After the liberation of Bangladesh, the subdivision was turned into a district in 1984. The Geo position of the district is between 21˚48’ to 22˚58’ North latitudes and between 88˚55’ to 89˚20’ east longitude.

Satkhira District Bordered By

Satkhira District is bordered by Jessore district to the north, The Bay of Bengal to the south, Khulna district to the east, 24 Pargana district of West Bengal (Indian State) to the west.

Administration: The area of Satkhira is 3817.29 Sq Km. It is under Khulna Division. There are two Municipalities in Satkhira named Satkhira and Kalaroa. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Satkhira district is 08, named- Satkhira, Kaligonj, Debhata, Tala, Ashasuni, Shyamnogor, Kalaroa and Patkelghata containing 79 Unions, 916 Mauzas and 1440 Villages. 

Satkhira District Population Data

The total population of Satkhira district is 21,96,582 (Male- 1093554 and Female- 11,02,936), sex ratio 98:100, population Density 574/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.90%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Satkhira district is 53.32% . School attendance rate is 61.23% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Satkhira district is 9400 and NWD Code is 0471. Total Parliament seat in Satkhira is 04. During the liberation war, Satkhira was under Sector Number 08 & 09. Urbanization rate of the district is 9.95%. The region is average 16 ft high on sea level.

Rivers: Raymongol, Kalindi, Kakshiali, Kapotakkhya, Pangashia, Hariavanga, Maloncha, Betna, Harinvhanga, Betna, Chunar, Ishamoti etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Wheat, Potato, Mango, Mastered, Onion, Betel, Shrimp etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Satkhira District

Md Wajed Ali (Writer and Journalist), Sheikh Lutfor Rahaman, Afjol Hossain, Golam Moinuddin, Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah, Land Lord Pran Nath Roy Chowdhury, King Haricharan Roy Chowdhury, Thaguredas Mukharjee (Writer), Khan Abdul Wali (Multi Linguist), Sheikh Abul Quashem (Politician), Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy (Politician), Kazi Samsur Rahaman, Shikander Abu Jafor (Poet), Tagore Das Mukhargee, Taja Prattyapadditta (Land Lord), Azizun Nesa Khatun (Writer), Abdul Hamid Gazi (Famous Tiger Hunter) etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Satkhira District

Sundarban, Bura Kha Lake, Mandarbaria Sea Beach, Sapnabari, Mojaffar Garden and Resort, Dokkhin Talpotti, Shrine of Nalta, Shrine of Gunakarkati, Chaygharia Jora Shib Mondir, Raja Prattyapadditta Hammamkhana, Shamsundar Temple, Karimondir, Sonabaria Moth and Temple, Jahajghata, Tetulia Jame Mosque etc.

Shariatpur District Information

Shariatpur District, Bangladesh

The previous name of the region was Indrakpur Pargana. In the ancient age the region was under “Banga State”. As per the book named “Raghubansha” written by poet Kalidas, almost all the civilians then used boat and even in war. It is a matter of proud for Shariatpur that the two regions named Idilpur and Kedarpur once ruled by Buddhist emperor and they enriched the region much. During the Mughal era, the region was not conquered even the period of mighty emperor Akbar. Then the region was ruled by some local Muslim and Hindu landlords who were called Baro Bhuyan. Kedarpur under Naria sub- district then ruled by Bhuyan Chand Roy and Kedar Roy. In many times Mughal emporer Akbar from Delhi sent powerful force of soldiers to conquer the region but failed due to rough communication system and a strong network of rivers. However, during the period of his son named Jahangir (1608- 1613), the region was conquered at last by Islam Kha, the Govornor of then Bengal. From then, the Mughal ruled was continued over the region before the collapse. During the British East India period the region firstly included with Dhaka and then Faridpur in 1807. Then Shariatpur was a part of greater Bikrampur. Due to administrative advantage the region was included in Bakerganj (current Barisal) in 1869. But facing movement of the civilians the region was included in Madaripur Subdivision under Faridpur District in 1873. After the liberation of Bangladesh, the formerly government (1976) decided to form a new sub division in the east part of Madaripur and named Shariatpur after the name of Hazi Shariatullah (1781-1840) who was the chief of Farayazi movement born in the region.  The decision was first broadcasted in radio in 10 August 1977. In the same year, the called subdivision was inaugurated in November 3. Finally the region was decelerated as a district in 7 March 1983 and started its journey in 1 March 1984 as a district under Dhaka division. The area of Shariatpur district is 1174.05 Sq Km. The Geo position of the district is between 23˚01’ to 23˚27’ North latitudes and between 90˚13’ to 90˚36’ east longitude.

Shariatpur District Bordered By

 Shariatpur District is bordered by Munshiganj district to the north, Barisal district to the south, Chandpur district to the east and Madaripur district to the west.

Administration: There are 05 Municipalities in Shariatpur district named Shariatpur, Damudda, Vadorgonj, Naria and Jagira. The number of Upazilla (sub- district) in Shariatpur district is 06, named- Shariatpur Sadar, Damudda, Vedorgonj, Jagira, Goshairhat and Naria containing 65 Unions, 556 Mauzas and 1254 Villages. 

Shariatpur District Population Data

The total population of Shariatpur district is 12,94,562 (Male- 6,21,506 and Female- 6,73,005). Population Density 1103/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.00%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Shariatpur district is 72.90% and School attendance rate is 73.20% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Shariatpur district is 8000 and NWD Code is 0601. Total Parliament seat in Shariatpur is 03. During the liberation war, Shariatpur was under Sector Number 02 & 08. Urbanization rate of the district is 11.34% and annual average rainfall in the region is 2105 mm.

Rivers: Padma, Meghna, Kirtinasha, Palong, Damudia, Arial Kha etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Wheat, Yam, Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Oil seeds, Vegetable, Mango, Banana, Wood Apple, Black Berry etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Shariatpur District

Hazi Shariatullh (Social Worker), Shiraj Shikder (Politician), Atul Proshad Sen (Singer and Composer), Abu Ishak (Writer), Dr Golam Mawla (Language Fighter), Abdul Alim (Singer), Hazi Nayon Sharif Sarkar (Former Vice President Of All India Congress Party) Abdur Razzak (Politician), Master Mujibur Rahaman (Politician), Dr A K Jalil, Dr Khaled Sawkot Ali, Colonel (Rtd) Shawkot Ali (Politician) etc.

Historical BUTP High School

  

Tourist Attractions in Shariatpur District

Home of Hazi Shariatullah, Chikondi Munshef Court, Beparipara Jame Mosque, Burir Hat Mosque, Fatehjongpur Fort, Haturia Royal Palace, Kartikpur Royal Palace, Shakhipur Ananda Bazar Dam, Kedarbari, Sureshwar Darbar Sharif, M.A. Reza collage, Bhedargonj upzala Premise, Mahishar Lake, Darghabari Lake, Dhanukar Monosha Bari, Tinu Tagore House Kali Mondir, Kirtinasha Fort, Vojeswarer Paul Bari, Padama River's Islands, Circuit House, Pachani Paler Bari, Agaroani Paler Bari, Kodal Pur Darbar Sharif, Shariatpur-Chandpur Ferry Ghat, Krokir Char Primary School, BUTP high School -Upashi, Premtala BISIC Industrial Area etc.

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.