Shariatpur was named after Haji Shariatullah (1781–1840), who was the founder of Faraizi Movement and an eminent Islamic reformer/revivalist during British Raj.[4] It was established as a district on 1 March 1984.[5]
In 1971 the Pak army in collaboration with their local agents conducted mass killing and plundering; they also set many houses of the district on fire. During Bangladesh Liberation War a number of encounters were held in Shariatpur Sadar Upazila between the freedom fighters and the Pak army in which about 313 Pak soldiers were killed. A number of freedom fighters were killed in two encounters and one frontal battle with the Pak army in Bhedarganj Upazila. Nine freedom fighters including Ahsanul Hoque and Abdul Wahab were killed in an encounter with the Pak army at a place on the southern side of Damudya College. Muktijoddha and Mujib Bahini jointly conducted attack on the Pak army by guerrilla technique in the upazila. Five freedom fighters were killed in an encounter with the Pak army in Gosairhat Upazila. The freedom fighters of Naria raided the Naria Police Station and captured all the arms and ammunitions of the thana. In retaliation, the Pak army sacked the nearby villages. During Bangladesh Liberation War a number of encounters were held between the freedom fighters and the Pak army in Zanjira Upazila in which a number of freedom fighters were killed.
According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Shariatpur District had 308,964 households and a population of 1,294,562. The population density was 1,103 people per km2. Shariatpur district had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 72.90%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1083 females per 1000 males. 265,911 (20.54%) were under 10 years of age. 23.90% of the population lived in urban areas.[1]
Muslims make up 96.67% and Hindus 3.30% of the population. The Muslim population has constantly increased while the Hindu population has stayed relatively constant.[1]
Administrationedit
There are six upazilas (sub-districts) under this district,[9] namely:
There are 772 primary schools, 19 lower secondary schools, 83 secondary schools and 42 Madrasas in Shariatpur. There are also 3 Public and 13 Private Colleges, 1 polytechnic Institute, 1 Vocational School and College, 1 Private University and one private medical college.[6]
^Khan, Muin-ud-Din Ahmad (2012). "Shariatullah, Haji". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
^ abcShahidul Haque (2012). "Shariatpur District". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
^ ab "Official Website". 12 March 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
^"Census of India, 1941 Volume VI Bengal Province" (PDF). Retrieved 13 August 2022.
^District Statistics 2011: Shariatpur(PDF), retrieved 23 February 2016
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Shariatpur Bengali শর য তপ র জ ল Shariatpur Jela also Shariatpur Zila is a district in the Dhaka Division of central Bangladesh 3 Shariatpur শর য তপ রDistrict of BangladeshClockwise from top left Sureshwar Darbar Sharif trees in Shariatpur district Manasa Temple in Shariatpur Padma Bridge Durga templeLocation of Shariatpur in BangladeshExpandable map of ShariatpurCoordinates 23 12 5 N 90 21 E 23 2083 N 90 350 E 23 2083 90 350Country BangladeshDivisionDhakaHeadquartersShariatpurGovernment Deputy CommissionerMd Parvez HasanArea Total1 174 05 km2 453 30 sq mi Population 2022 1 Total1 294 562 Density1 100 km2 2 900 sq mi Time zoneUTC 06 00 BST Postal code8000HDI 2018 0 649 2 medium 3rd of 21Websitewww wbr shariatpur wbr gov wbr bd Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demography 4 Administration 5 Education 6 See also 7 Notes 8 ReferencesHistory editShariatpur was named after Haji Shariatullah 1781 1840 who was the founder of Faraizi Movement and an eminent Islamic reformer revivalist during British Raj 4 It was established as a district on 1 March 1984 5 In 1971 the Pak army in collaboration with their local agents conducted mass killing and plundering they also set many houses of the district on fire During Bangladesh Liberation War a number of encounters were held in Shariatpur Sadar Upazila between the freedom fighters and the Pak army in which about 313 Pak soldiers were killed A number of freedom fighters were killed in two encounters and one frontal battle with the Pak army in Bhedarganj Upazila Nine freedom fighters including Ahsanul Hoque and Abdul Wahab were killed in an encounter with the Pak army at a place on the southern side of Damudya College Muktijoddha and Mujib Bahini jointly conducted attack on the Pak army by guerrilla technique in the upazila Five freedom fighters were killed in an encounter with the Pak army in Gosairhat Upazila The freedom fighters of Naria raided the Naria Police Station and captured all the arms and ammunitions of the thana In retaliation the Pak army sacked the nearby villages During Bangladesh Liberation War a number of encounters were held between the freedom fighters and the Pak army in Zanjira Upazila in which a number of freedom fighters were killed Geography editShariatpur District is bounded on the north by Munshiganj District Barisal District on the south Chandpur District on the east Madaripur District on the west Main rivers are Padma Meghna Palong Jayanti Kirtinasha and Dharmaganj 5 Area of Shariatpur district is 1 181 53 km2 456 19 sq mi 5 It consists of 6 upazilas 6 municipalities 65 Union Parishad 616 Mouza 1243 villages 213 677 households 6 Demography editHistorical populationYearPop p a 1974716 975 1981845 662 2 39 1991953 021 1 20 20011 082 300 1 28 20111 155 824 0 66 20221 294 562 1 04 Sources 1 7 According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh Shariatpur District had 308 964 households and a population of 1 294 562 The population density was 1 103 people per km2 Shariatpur district had a literacy rate age 7 and over of 72 90 compared to the national average of 74 80 and a sex ratio of 1083 females per 1000 males 265 911 20 54 were under 10 years of age 23 90 of the population lived in urban areas 1 Religions in Shariatpur district 2022 1 Religion Percent Islam 96 67 Hinduism 3 30 Other or not stated 0 03 Religion in present day Shariatpur district a Religion Population 1941 8 100 101 Percentage 1941 Population 2022 1 Percentage 2022 Islam nbsp 490 991 76 77 1 251 474 96 67 Hinduism nbsp 148 551 23 23 42 721 3 30 Others b 34 0 01 367 0 03 Total Population 639 576 100 1 294 562 100 Muslims make up 96 67 and Hindus 3 30 of the population The Muslim population has constantly increased while the Hindu population has stayed relatively constant 1 Administration editThere are six upazilas sub districts under this district 9 namely Shariatpur Sadar Upazila Damudya Upazila Naria Upazila Zanjira Upazila Bhedarganj Upazila Gosairhat UpazilaEducation editSee also Education in Bangladesh There are 772 primary schools 19 lower secondary schools 83 secondary schools and 42 Madrasas in Shariatpur There are also 3 Public and 13 Private Colleges 1 polytechnic Institute 1 Vocational School and College 1 Private University and one private medical college 6 See also editDistricts of Bangladesh Dhaka DivisionNotes edit Palong Bhedarganj Gosairhat Naria and Janjira thanas of Faridpur district Including Jainism Christianity Buddhism Zoroastrianism Judaism Ad Dharmis or not statedReferences edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shariatpur District a b c d e f Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report PDF Vol 1 Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics November 2023 Sub national HDI Area Database Global Data Lab hdi globaldatalab org Retrieved 2020 03 18 Shariatpur District www shariatpur gov bd Retrieved 2023 03 30 Khan Muin ud Din Ahmad 2012 Shariatullah Haji In Islam Sirajul Jamal Ahmed A eds Banglapedia National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Second ed Asiatic Society of Bangladesh a b c Shahidul Haque 2012 Shariatpur District In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A Jamal ed Banglapedia National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Second ed Asiatic Society of Bangladesh a b Official Website 12 March 2015 Retrieved 31 December 2016 Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report Shariatpur PDF bbs gov bd Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Census of India 1941 Volume VI Bengal Province PDF Retrieved 13 August 2022 District Statistics 2011 Shariatpur PDF retrieved 23 February 2016 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shariatpur District amp oldid 1205761683, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
