Pirojpur District

Pirojpur
পিরোজপুর
District

Location of Pirojpur in Bangladesh
Coordinates: BD 22°35′N 89°58′E / 22.58°N 89.97°E / 22.58; 89.97Coordinates: BD 22°35′N 89°58′E / 22.58°N 89.97°E / 22.58; 89.97
Country  Bangladesh
Division Barisal Division
Area
 • Total 1,399.39 km2 (540.31 sq mi)
Population (2011 census)
 • Total 1,113,257
 • Density 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zone BST (UTC+6)
Postal code 8500

Pirojpur (Bengali: পিরোজপুর) is a district (zila) in south-western Bangladesh. It is part of Barisal Division.[1]

Name

According to myth, the second son of Shah Shuja, Firoz Shah, died in this area, and the area became known subsequently as 'Firozpur'. In time, the pronunciation 'Firozpur' slowly muted to 'Pirozpur'.[2]

Demographics

Pirojpur District had a population of 1,113,257 at the 2011 Census (provisional).

Geography

Most of the land is low-lying and the soil is fertile. There are small forests.

Nesarabad is known for its business centre and also for the Sundori tree (a kind of mangrove) that grows there.

Launches, steamers and boats are used for travelling on the rivers. The local port is called Hoolarhaat Launch Station (ghaat). Buses, autorickshaws and rickshaws are also used for transport.

Borderd By

Pirojpur District is bordered by Barisal and Gopalganj districts to the north, Barguna district to the south, Jhalokati and Barguna districts to the east, Bagerhat district and the Sundarban, the largest mangrove forest to the west.

Administration

The subdivision (then, a mohokooma, now a zila) of Pirojpur was created in 1866. Pirojpur district was formed in 1984 and the Municipality was formed in 1886. The area of Pirojpur is 1399.39 km2. It is under Barisal Division. There are 04 Municipalities in Pirojpur named Pirozpur, Bhandaria, Nesarabad and Mathbaria. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Pirojpur district is 07, named- Pirojpur Sadar, Bhandaria, Mathbaria, Zianagor, Nazirpur, Sharupkathi and Kaukhali. Of the seven upazilas of the district Mathbaria is the largest (353.25 km2, it occupies 27.01% of the total area of the district) and Kawkhali is the smallest (79.65 km2). It also containing 51 Unions, 390 Mauzas and 648 Villages.

Pirojpur at a Glance

Pirojpur district is divided into seven upazilas :

Upazila population
Bhandaria 145233
Kawkhali 70364
Mathbaria 253915
Nazirpur 166014
Nesarabad 202520
Pirojpur Sadar 225156
Zianagar 98451

Rivers

Gabkhan, Baleshwar, Damodar, Kocha, Pona, Kochakhali, Kaligonj, Sandha.

Transportation

Buses

There are two bus terminals in Pirojpur, Pirojpur Bus terminal and Pirojpur Old Bus Terminal. Many Bus company connect Pirojpur to other districts.

River port

The river is also a popular transport system with other districts.

Main sources of income

Agriculture 50.82%, non-agricultural labourer 5.75%, industry 0.78%, commerce 18.71%, transport and communication 2.16%, service 7.69%, construction 1.36%, religious service 1.61%, rent and remittance 0.95% and others 10.17%.

Religion

There are 3,934 mosques, 15 temples and two churches in the district of Pirojpur.

Agro Products

Paddy, jute, sugar cane, wheat, guava, banana, coconut, hog-plum, betel leaf, betel nuts.

Tourist Attractions in Pirojpur District

Floating market in Kuriana, Pirojpur

Media

Print media:

Telecommunications:

Satellite Television:

Sports

Cricket and football are the two most popular sports in Pirojpur while kabaddi is also popular.

Notable people

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Nupu, Ranjan Baksi (2012). "Pirojpur District". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. ↑ "The Daily Ittefaq" (in Bengali).
  3. ↑ http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=214399
  4. ↑ http://www.theindependentbd.com/national/90261-10-districts-get-new-deputy-commissioners.html
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