Sherpur District

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Sherpur District
শেরপুর
District of Bangladesh
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Modhutila ecopark by Kamdeb Das, Jagannath Hall, DU.jpg
Clockwise from top-left: Mysaheba Jame Masque in Sherpur, Shahid Minar in Nalitabari, Gopinath and Annapurna temple, Madhutila Eco Park, Ghagra Khan Bari Jami Mosque
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Sherpur
Location of Sherpur District in Bangladesh
Location of Sherpur District in Bangladesh
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Coordinates: 25°00′N 90°00′E / 25.00°N 90.00°E / 25.00; 90.00Coordinates: 25°00′N 90°00′E / 25.00°N 90.00°E / 25.00; 90.00
Country Bangladesh
DivisionMymensingh Division
Government
 • Zila ChairmanMd. Humayun Kabir Ruman (Awami League)
 • Deputy CommissionerSAHELA ACTER
Area
 • Total1,364.67 km2 (526.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,358,325
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
DemonymSherpuri
Time zoneUTC+06:00 (BST)
Postal code
2100
HDI (2018)0.574[1]
medium · 18th of 21
WebsiteOfficial Website

Sherpur district (Bengali: শেরপুর জেলা, Sherpur Jela also Sherpur Zila) is a district in Northern Bangladesh. It is a part of Mymensingh Division. Sherpur district was a sub-division of Jamalpur District before 1984. It was upgraded to a district on February 22, 1984. Sherpur City is located about 197–199 kilometres (122–124 mi) north of Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh.[2][3][4]

Etymology

The name "Sherpur" can't be found in ancient history. During the rules of emperor Akbar, this area was called "Dash Kahonia Baju". The previous name of Brahmaputra river in this area was "Louhitto Sagar" which was situated in a vast area from the south border of Sherpur municipality to Jamalpur Ghat. The people of this area had to pay 10 kahon coins to the leaseholders as an annual tax for travelling in the river. "Dash" means ten and "Kahon" is a unit of measure for counting which means 128 pieces. From this event, this area was called as "Dash Kahonia".

During the Nawabi period in Bangla, the last landlord of Gazi clan, Sher Ali Gazi occupied and reigned this area independently. From then, the name of this area was changed from "Dash Kahonia" to Sherpur according to the name of the ruler, Sher Ali Gazi.[5]

History

Mysaheba Jame Masque, Sherpur

Sherpur region was a part of the kingdom of the Kamarupa in the ancient time and eventually became part of the Mughal Empire's Bengal Subah. Fakir-Sannyasi Revolts were held against the East India Company and the local zamindars from the time of Warren Hastings to Lord Cornwallis. Tipu Shah, leader of the Fakir Movement, declared sovereignty in the area and established his capital at Gajripa. Peasant conferences were held in 1906, 1914 and 1917 at Kamarer Char of Sherpur under the leadership of Khos Muhammad Chowdhury. The communists revolted against the systems of Nankar, Tonk, Bhawali, Mahajani, Ijaradari during 1838–48 in Sherpur. In 1897 a devastating earthquake changed the main flow of the Brahmaputra to go to the Jamuna and severely reduced the flow in the Old Brahmaputra. It also caused serious damage to many old buildings.

During the non-cooperation movement in 1970 declared by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a war committee was formed in this district. Sherpur played an important role by training the freedom fighters led by the war committee.[5]

Geography

Sherpur district is bounded on the north by India, on the east by Mymensingh district, on the south and west by Jamalpur district. The main rivers of Sherpur district are Bramhaputra, Kongsho and Vogai. Malijhi, Shomeshwari, Nitai, Maharoshi are some minor rivers of this district. Ceramic soil is the main natural resource of this district. The annual average temperature of this district varies from maximum 33.3 °C to minimum 12 °C.The annual rainfall is 2174 mm.

Administration

  • Deputy Commissioner (DC): MD Mominur Rashid[6]
  • Administrator of Zila Porishod: Md.Humayun Kabir Ruman [7]
  • Mayor of Sherpur Municipality: Golam Kibriya Liton

The district consists of 5 upazilas (sub-district), 52 unions, 458 mauzas, 695 villages, 4 municipalities, 36 wards and 99 mahallas. The upazilas are:[8]

Upazilas under Sherpur District
Sub-district Number of union Area Population
Sherpur Sadar Upazila 14 356.12 449798
Nalitabari Upazila 12 327.61 252935
Sreebardi Upazila 10 270.34 242320
Jhenaigati Upazila 7 231.00 155067
Nakla Upazila 9 174.80 179422

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1981 920,889—    
1991 1,138,629+2.15%
2001 1,279,542+1.17%
2011 1,358,325+0.60%
Sources:[9]

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Sherpur District had a population of 1,358,325, of which 676,388 were males and 681,937 females. Rural population was 1,170,219 (86.15%) while the urban population was 188,106 (13.85%). Sherpur District had a literacy rate of 37.91% for the population 7 years and above: 40.17% for males and 35.70% for females.[9]

Religion in Sherpur district (2011)[9]
Religion Percent
Muslims
 
 96.70%
Hindus
 
 2.57%
Christians
 
 0.64%
Others
 
 0.09%
Religion in present-day Sherpur district[a]
Religion Population (1941)[10]: 98–99  Percentage (1941) Population (2011)[9] Percentage (2011)
Islam Star and Crescent.svg 357,895 79.47% 1,313,519 96.70%
Hinduism Om.svg 80,569 17.89% 34,944 2.57%
Tribal religion File:Sarna dhorom 2014-05-30 19-54.jpg 11,704 2.60% 1,142 0.09%
Christianity Christian cross.svg 191 0.04% 8,686 0.64%
Others [b] 40 0.00% 34 0.00%
Total Population 450,389 100% 1,358,325 100%

Muslims are the largest population with 96.70%, while Hindus are the largest minority with 2.57%. There is a small minority of Christians, mostly Garo. 16,231 are from ethnic minorities, mainly Garo.

Education

The literacy rate of this district is 62.1% The number of educational institutions of this district are Government college 3, non-government college 16, government high school 3, non-government high school 146, junior high school 27, government primary school 358, non-government primary school l46, madrasah 292, agricultural training institute 1, nursing training institute 1, vocational training institute 1.

Health

The numbers of health centers of this district are district sadar hospital 1, upazila health complex 5, health and family planning centre 52, diabetic centre 1, maternity and child welfare centre 1, tuberculosis satellite centre 1, leprosy satellite centre 1, mission hospital 1, Gana sastha centre 2, safe community programme 1, satellite clinic 17, TB clinic 1, non-government clinic 2.

Economy

The economy of Sherpur is mainly agricultural and trading based, although non-farm economic activities performing a substantial share in the development oriented program of the district. Majority of the population are traders and farmers. Out of total 335,460 holdings of the district, 60.12% holdings are farms that produce varieties of crops namely local and HYV rice, wheat, jute, mustard, potato, pulses, different kinds of vegetables, tobacco and others. They are also involved in trading and other business activities. Various fruits like banana, mango, black berry, coconut, betel nut, date, jackfruit, palm, jambura, bel, papaya, boroi, Monkey fruit, ataphal, salita etc. are grown. Fish of different varieties are abound in this district and as in other parts of the country. Varieties of fish are caught from rivers, tributary channels and creeks. The popular fresh water fishes comprise ruhi, catla, mrigel, kalbaus, chital, boal, airh, pangas, gazar, shoul, pabda, koi, shing, phali, bele, tengra etc. Besides, newly introduced exotic varieties of fishers are tilapia, nilotica, silver carp, grass carp etc. Besides crops, livestock and fishery are the main source of household income. Non-agricultural activities also play an important role in the economy of the district.

Media

SherpurTimes, Weekly Sherpur, Sherpur News24, Weekly Dashkahania, Weekly Chalti Khabar, Sahityaloka, Barshati, Ra, etc.; extinct: Biddaunnati Sadhini (1865), Weekly Biggapani (1865), Weekly Charybarta (1881), Bangasuridh (1881), Samskriti Sanjibini, fortnightly Kishore (1957–58), Monthly Daxina (1967), Sherpur Pratidin, Shamol Bangla etc.

Cultural organizations

The number of cultural organizations of this district are club 93, public library 4, drama stage 3, theatre group 15, literary society 5, women's organisation 30, cinema hall 13, a Shilpakala academy and a shishu academy.

Points of interest

Archaeological Heritage and Relics include: Gojni Obokash Kendra, Madhutila Ecopark in Nalitabari,[8] Ghagra Laskar Bari Mosque (1808),[11] Baraduari Mosque at Garhjaripar, Garh Jaripar Fort (1486-91AD),[12] Tomb of Darvish Jarip Shah, Tomb of Shah Kamal (1644 AD), Tomb of Sher Ali Gazi, Mughal Mosque at Kasba, Maisaheba Mosque, and Residences of Nay Ani, Arai Ani and Pouney Tin Ani Zamindars.

Member of the 11th parliament[13]

Name Seat Party
Md. Atiur Rahman Atik Sherpur-1 Bangladesh Awami League
Matia Chowdhury Sherpur-2 Bangladesh Awami League
A.K.M. Fazlul Haque Sherpur-3 Bangladesh Awami League

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Nokla, Nalitabari, Sherpur and Sribardi thanas of Mymensingh district
  2. ^ Including Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sherpur District.
  1. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  2. ^ Sherpur District Statistics 2011
  3. ^ বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন
  4. ^ Bangladesher Lokojo Sonskriti Gronthamala : Sherpur, Bangla Academy
  5. ^ a b "Background of district". Bangladesh national portal.
  6. ^ "List of deputy commissioners". List of deputy commissioners Bangladesh.
  7. ^ বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন.
  8. ^ a b AKM Reazul Hasan (2012). "Sherpur District". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  9. ^ a b c d "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Sherpur" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  10. ^ "CENSUS OF INDIA, 1941 VOLUME VI BENGAL PROVINCE" (PDF).
  11. ^ "Laskar Mosque in Sherpur : A unique Mughal architectural site". The New Nation. Dhaka. June 25, 2014.
  12. ^ গড়জরিপার বারোদুয়ারী মসজিদ [Garajaripara 'Baraduari' mosque]. The Daily Sangram (in Bengali). Dhaka.
  13. ^ "List of members of the 11th parliament". Bangladesh Parliament.
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