Islampur (

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: ), ( bn, ইসলামপুর), formerly known as Brahmangaon ( bn, ব্রাহ্মণগাঁও, Brahmongaon), is a village in

Syedpur Shaharpara Union Syedpur Shaharpara Union Parishad ( bn, সৈয়দপুর শাহারপাড়া) is a union council under Jagannathpur Upazila of Sunamganj District in the division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is located 6 kilometres south-east of Ja ...

Jagannathpur Upazila Jagannathpur ( bn, জগন্নাথপুর) is an upazila located in the southeast of the district of Sunamganj and in the middle of the division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is bordered by Chhatak and Dakshin Sunamganj to the north, Bish ...

in the district of

Sunamganj Sunamganj ( bn, সুনামগঞ্জ) is a town in the Sylhet Division of northeastern Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarters and largest town of Sunamganj District. It is located on the banks of the Surma River, approximately ...

Sylhet Sylhet ( bn, সিলেট) is a metropolitan city in northeastern Bangladesh. It is the administrative seat of the Sylhet Division. Located on the north bank of the Surma River at the eastern tip of Bengal, Sylhet has a subtropical climate an ...

, Bangladesh.

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 . 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

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on the west.

Mouza

It has two

Mouza In Bangladesh, Pakistan and parts of India a mouza or mauza (also mouja) is a type of administrative district, corresponding to a specific land area within which there may be one or more settlements. Before the 20th century, the term referred to a ...

: 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.The Meaning of Islam
Alim.org. Retrieved on 25-04-2019. 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

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

Picture Gallery

Image:Bird's-eye-view-of-islampur-jagananathpur-sylhet.jpg, Bird's eye view Image:Islampur-bridge.jpg, Bridge Image:Sunset in Islampur.jpg, Sunset

References

External links

* Villages in Jagannathpur Upazila {{Sylhet-geo-stub