Islampur (), formerly known as Brahmangaon (), is a village in

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Jagannathpur Upazila Jagannathpur (, is an upazila located in the northeast of the district of Sunamganj District, Sunamganj and in the middle of the division of Sylhet Division, Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is bordered by Chhatak Upazila, Chhatak and Dakshin Sunamganj Up ...

in the district of

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, 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

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: 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 Bengali. 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

Islampur.org
- Official website * * Geographic data related t
Islampur
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Villages in Jagannathpur Upazila {{Sylhet-geo-stub