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

Islampur ꠁꠍꠟꠣꠝꠙꠥꠞ ইসলামপুর
Village
Islampur Jame Masjid
Islampur Location of Islampur in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°44′7.529″N 91°35′37.148″E
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Sylhet
District	Sunamganj
Upazila	Jagannathpur
Union Council	7 No. Syedpur Shaharpara Union Parishad (Ward Number - 06)
Government
• Ward Member	Fazlur Rahman (Muajjin)
Area
• Total	1.135 km2 (0.438 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	993
• Density	870/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Postal code	3061

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°44′7.529″N 91°35′37.148″E. The total area of the village is 1.135 square kilometres (0.438 sq mi). 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

• Anuchandra Govt. Primary School
• Sunatonpur Govt. Primary School

Secondary school

• Shah Jalal High School
• Syedpur Pilot High School

College

• Syedpur Adarsha College

Languages

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

Picture Gallery

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  Bird's eye view
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  Bridge
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  Sunset

See also

• List of villages in Bangladesh
• Syedpur Shaharpara Union

References

External links

• Islampur, Jagannathpur on Facebook

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