Islampur, Jagannathpur Explained

Official Name:Islampur
Native Name:ইসলামপুর
Native Name Lang:bn
Settlement Type:Village
Image Alt:islampur jame masjid in Uagannathpur upazila
Pushpin Map:Bangladesh
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Islampur in Bangladesh
Coordinates:24.7354°N 91.5937°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Bangladesh
Subdivision Type1:Division
Subdivision Name1:Sylhet
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Sunamganj
Subdivision Type3:Upazila
Subdivision Name3:Jagannathpur
Subdivision Type4:Union Council
Subdivision Name4:No. 07 Syedpur Shaharpara Union Parishad (Ward Number - 06)
Area Total Km2:1.135
Population Total:993
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Leader Title:Ward Member
Leader Name:Shahin Ahmed
Timezone:BST
Utc Offset:+6
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:3061

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

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 24.7354°N 91.5937°W. The total area of the village is . 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

Secondary school

College

Languages

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://islampurvillage.blogspot.com/2016/03/History-of-Islampur.html History of Islampur 26-03-2016 (Bengali)
  2. http://islampurvillage.wordpress.com/ Islampur village 23-10-2017 (Bengali)
  3. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Islampur/@24.7374326,91.5933682,2355m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x375119895568b44f:0x22d5d57ea2531577!8m2!3d24.735538!4d91.5936184 Google Satellite View of Islampur
  4. http://syedpurshaharparaup.sunamganj.gov.bd সৈয়দপুর শাহারপাড়া ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ, জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন - গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার - People's Republic of Bangladesh (Bengali)
  5. http://www.alim.org/library/islam/article/GIT/Introduction%20to%20Islam/The%20Meaning%20of%20Islam The Meaning of Islam