Islampur, Jagannathpur

Islampur (Bengali: ইসলামপুর), formerly known as Brahmangaon (Bengali: ব্রাহ্মণগাঁও, romanized: Brahmongaon), is a village in Syedpur Shaharpara Union of Jagannathpur Upazila in the district of Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh.[1][2][3]

For other places called Islampur, see Islampur.
Islampur

ইসলামপুর
Village
Islampur Jame Masjid
Islampur
Location of Islampur in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°44′7.529″N 91°35′37.148″E
Country Bangladesh
DivisionSylhet
DistrictSunamganj
UpazilaJagannathpur
Union Council7 No. Syedpur Shaharpara Union Parishad (Ward Number - 06)
Government
 • Ward MemberFazlur Rahman (Muajjin)
Area
 • Total1.135 km2 (0.438 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total993
 • Density870/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
3061

History

Islampur Jame Masjid

In the 18th century, a Mosque was established on the west side of the village, which was named "Islampur Jame Masjid", with the consent of all to address the needs of the people. At that time there was no mosque in the village other than that of the neighbouring village Syedpur. Historical sources suggest that the village is named after the mosque. However, it is disputed.

Demographics

According to the Population Census 2011 performed by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, the total population here is 993. There are 165 households in total.

Geography

Islampur is located at 24°44′7.529″N 91°35′37.148″E. The total area of the village is 1.135 square kilometres (0.438 sq mi). Islampur village is bordering with Budhrail and Shaharpara on the north, Shewra and Alagdi on the south, Sunathonpur and Patkura on the east, Gosh Gaon and Teghoria on the west.[4]

Mouza

It has two Mouza: Brahmangaon and Sunatonpur.

Etymology

"Islampur" is a combination of two words: Islam and pur. Islam is derived from the Arabic root "Salema", which literally means peace, purity, submission and obedience.[5] And pur means village or city. So, "Islampur" means the village of peace.

Education

Primary School
  • Anuchandra Govt. Primary School
  • Sunatonpur Govt. Primary School

Secondary School

College
  • Syedpur Adarsha College

Languages

The local people speak Sylheti. Bangla and English languages are taught in schools. And, the educated section of the population can understand and speak English.

  • Bird's eye view
  • Bridge
  • Sunset

See also

References
  1. History of Islampur 26-03-2016 (Bengali). Islampur. Retrieved on 06-02-2017.
  2. Islampur village 23-10-2017 (Bengali). Islampur. Retrieved on 06-02-2017.
  3. Google Satellite View of Islampur. Google.com. Retrieved on 06-02-2017.
  4. সৈয়দপুর শাহারপাড়া ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ, জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন - গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার - People's Republic of Bangladesh (Bengali). syedpurshaharparaup.sunamganj.gov.bd. Retrieved on 06-02-2017.
  5. The Meaning of Islam. Alim.org. Retrieved on 25-04-2019.


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