| Official Name: | Bajitpur |
| Native Name: | বাজিতপুর |
| Settlement Type: | Upazila |
| Coordinates: | 24°N 90°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Bangladesh |
| Subdivision Type1: | Division |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name1: | Dhaka |
| Subdivision Name2: | Kishoreganj |
| Area Total Km2: | 193.76 |
| Population Total: | 248730 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Website: | Official Map of Bajitpur |
| Timezone: | BST |
| Utc Offset: | +6 |
Bajitpur is an upazila of Kishoreganj District in Bangladesh. Bajitpur was created by Baizid Kha. Formerly Bhairab and Kuliarchar were included in this town. This place is full of canals and rivers. Dilalpur river port here was famous in the subcontinent during the British period.
It was previously a part of greater Mymensingh district. It has a medical college named Jahurul Islam Medical College.
It has an airport named Bajitpur Airport, which is currently unused and closed.
During the British period the naval port of Dilalpur of this upazila became famous. Indigo centres were established at Gopinathpur and Ghoraghat. Consignments of pearl of the Bhati region were made from these areas.
Bajitpur was created by Baizid Khan. The Fakir-Sanyasi revolts extensively spread over Bajitpur.
During the war of liberation the Muktibahinis liberated Bajitpur on 26 October after defeating occupant Pak army. Seven freedom fighters were killed in encounters with the Pakistan army. The Pakistani army killed about 400 innocent people and 60 women lost their sanctity.
Bajitpur was known for the production of fine quality muslin, called tanjab. The art of making Jamdani designs on fine fabric reached its zenith during Mughal rule. There were handlooms in almost all villages of dhaka district. Bajitpur among Dhaka, Sonargaon, Dhamrai, Titabari and Jangalbari were famous for making superior quality Jamdani and muslin. Traders from Europe, Iran, Armenia, as well as Mughal-Pathan traders used to deal in these fabrics. The Mughal Emperor, the Nawab of Bengal and other aristocrats used to engage agents at Dhaka to buy high quality muslin and Jamdani from the above-mentioned selected places for their masters use.
After the liberation of Bangladesh, a Jamdani village was established at Demra near Dhaka to provide financial support to weavers. Jamdani weavers of other areas, however, suffer from lack of patronage and support of their labour and expertise. The silent looms of village Madhurapur in bajitpur upazila of kishoreganj district speak volumes about the decline of this industry. This village was once famous for producing Jamdani cloth and fancy textiles with yarn of 100/300 counts.
Bajitpur is located at 24.2167°N 90.9583°W. It has 53,345 households and total area 193.76 km2.
There are many main rivers in Bajitpur.
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Bajitpur Upazila had 53,345 households and a population of 248,730. 71,523 (28.76%) were under 10 years of age. Bajitpur had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 41.16%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1041 females per 1000 males. 34,898 (14.03%) lived in urban areas.[1] [2]
Agriculture 42.29%Fishing 2.67%Agricultural Labourer 18.97%Wage Labourer 4.13%Commerce 12.28%Transport 3.12%Service 5.22%Others 11.32%
Total cultivable land 15,862 hectares; single crop 31.90%, double crop 56.61%, treble crop 11.48%;
Land under irrigation: 12,800 hectares.
Land control: among the peasants 55% are landless, 31% small, 12% intermediate, 2% rich.
Value of land: the market value of the land of the first grade is about 8500 Taka per 0.01 hectare.
Paddy, jute, wheat, potato, peanut, sweet potato and vegetables.
Mango, Jackfruit, banana, bel, lemon, natkol, lotkon (bobi)
Rice Mill 15Saw Mill 10Iron Boar Factory 2Ice Mill 3Welding 5
Chappa dry fish 100, Wood Works 80, Goldsmith 32, Blacksmith 25, Potteries 9, Tailoring 112, Wooden Boat making 7
Total number of hats and bazars are 21,
the most noted are
fair 6
Rice, Egg, Milk, Banana, Chicken. Fish
Bajitpur thana was established in 1835 and was turned into a municipal town on 1 April 1869. Bajitpur was turned into an upazila in 1983.
Bajitpur (Town) The town is now a municipality with an area of 9.84 km2 and population 26609; male 50.76%, female 49.24%; density of population is 2704 per km2. The literacy rate is 41.4%.
Bajitpur Upazila is divided into Bajitpur Municipality and 11 union parishads: Baliardi, Dighirpar, Dilalpur, Gazirchar, Halimpur, Hilochia, Humaipur, Kailag, Maijchar, Pirijpur, and Sararchar. The union parishads are subdivided into 84 mauzas and 188 villages.[1]
Bajitpur Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 28 mahallas.[1]
Roads: pucca 70 km, mud road 287Railways: 10 kmWaterways: 40 km
Traditional transport Palanquin, bullock cart, horse carriage, buffalo cart, pansi boat, saranga boat. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.
Literacy rate 75%.
College 4,Private Medical College 1,Nursing Institute 1,High School 13,Junior High School 2,Madrasa 10,Government Primary School 82,Non-Government Primary School 24;
Education Institute Name with Educational Institute Identification No (EIIN)-
There are many famous people of Bajitpur.
National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh
. 20 January 2023.