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]
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.
According to the Population Census 2011 performed by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, the total population here is 993. There are 165 households in total.
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]
It has two Mouza: Brahmangaon and Sunatonpur.
"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.
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.