Pirojpur District

{{More citations needed|date=October 2009}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Pirojpur District | native_name = পিরোজপুর জেলা খানাকুনিয়ারী

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'''Pirojpur District''' ({{Langx|bn|পিরোজপুর জেলা}}) is a district in south-western [[Bangladesh]]. It is a part of [[Barisal Division]].<ref name=Banglapedia>{{Cite Banglapedia|article=Pirojpur District}}</ref>

== Etymology == An analysis of the history of the Pirojpur region reveals that the name of this settlement is rooted in the name of the influential historical figure, '''Firoz Uddin Sardar'''. In 1753, he was martyred within the premises of the Old Dhaka Nawab Bari due to the conspiracies of Ghaseti Begum and Rai Durlabh. In honor of this great and philanthropic landlord’s (''zamindar'') sacrifice and legacy, the region came to be known as '''<nowiki/>'Firozpur''''.

He played a pivotal role in developing the administrative and social framework of this region. Under his rule, the area emerged as a well-organized settlement, and his name became the defining identity of the locality. Over time, due to linguistic evolution and regional accents, the original name 'Firozpur' gradually transitioned into the modern-day '''<nowiki/>'Pirojpur''''.

==Geography== Pirojpur is bounded by [[Barisal District|Barisal]] and [[Gopalganj District, Bangladesh|Gopalganj]] districts to the north, [[Barguna District|Barguna district]] to the south, [[Jhalokati District|Jhalokati]] and [[Barguna District|Barguna]] districts to the east, [[Bagerhat district]] and [[Sundarban]] to the west. [[Baleshwari River|Baleswari River]] separates Pirojpur from Bagerhat in the west

Most of the land is low-lying and the soil is fertile. There are small forests. [[Nesarabad Upazila|Nesarabad]] is known for its business centre and also for the Sundori tree (a kind of [[mangrove]]) that grows there. The northern part of the district especially is known for its wetland areas.

===Rivers=== Gabkhan, Baleshwar, Damodar, Kocha, Pona, Kochakhali, Kaliganga, Sandha, Doratana etc. are big and known rivers.

The Baleshwar, the river that is situated to the east of Sunder Bans splits into two parts, but this is getting smaller and smaller day by day. One is known as Doratana which flows through Bagerhat and the other and mightier one is known as Kacha which flows through Bhandaria. Then it has an offshoot Baleshwar which later meets with Doratana and falls into Kaliganga near Mativanga, Najirpur. And Kocha splits into two river Kaliganga and Sandha. Kaliganga flows to the north meets with Baleshwar and flow to further north. and Sandha flows to the east. Later Sandha coalesce with Arial Khan and falls into the [[Meghna River|Meghna]].

== Demographics == {{Historical populations |align=center |percentages=pagr |1974 |823787 |1981 |947420 |1991 |1063185 |2001 |1111068 |2011 |1113257 |2022 |1198195 |footnote= Sources:<ref name="2022census"/><ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Pirojpur.pdf |title=Bangladesh Population & Housing Census-2011, Zila Report: Pirojpur |website=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref> }}

According to the [[2022 Bangladeshi census|2022 census of Bangladesh]], Pirojpur District had 298,490 households and a population of 1,198,195 with an average 3.97 people per household. Among the population, 218,660 (18.25%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 938 people per km2. Pirojpur District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 85.53%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1056 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 19.98% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 120.<ref name="2022census">{{Cite book |url=https://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/b343a8b4_956b_45ca_872f_4cf9b2f1a6e0/2023-11-20-05-20-e6676a7993679bfd72a663e39ef0cca7.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]] |date=November 2023 |isbn= |volume=1 |pages=}}</ref>

===Religion=== {{bar box |title=Religions in Pirojpur District (2022)<ref name="2022census"/> |titlebar=#Fcd116 |left1=Religion |right1=Percent |float=left |bars= {{bar percent|[[Islam in Bangladesh|Islam]]|green|84.88}} {{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Bangladesh|Hinduism]]|darkorange|15.10}} {{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.02}} }}

{| class="wikitable sortable" |+Religion in present-day Pirojpur district ! rowspan="2" |Religion ! colspan="2" |1941<ref name="1941religion">{{cite web |title=Census of India, 1941 Volume VI Bengal Province |url=https://dspace.gipe.ac.in/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10973/37365/GIPE-020591.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y |access-date=13 August 2022}}</ref>{{rp|100–101}}{{Efn|Pirojpur subdivision of Bakerganj district excluding thanas of Banaripara, Bamna, and Pathargata}} ! colspan="2" |1981<ref name="census2011" /> ! colspan="2" |1991<ref name="census2011" /> ! colspan="2" |2001<ref name="census2011" /> ! colspan="2" |2011<ref name="census2011" /> ! colspan="2" |2022<ref name="2022census" /> |- !{{Abbr|Pop.|Population}} !% !{{Abbr|Pop.|Population}} !% !{{Abbr|Pop.|Population}} !% !{{Abbr|Pop.|Population}} !% !{{Abbr|Pop.|Population}} !% !{{Abbr|Pop.|Population}} !% |- |[[Islam in Bangladesh|Islam]] [[File:Star_and_Crescent.svg|15x15px]] |388,000 |60.23% |709,558 |74.89% |840,081 |79.02% |903,952 |81.36% |925,895 |83.17% |1,017,024 |84.88% |- |[[Hinduism in Bangladesh|Hinduism]] [[File:Om.svg|16x16px]] |255,748 |39.70% |237,383 |25.06% |222,330 |20.91% |206,468 |18.58% |186,865 |16.79% |180,982 |15.10% |- |Others {{efn|Including [[Jainism]], [[Christianity]], [[Buddhism]], [[Zoroastrianism]], [[Judaism]], [[Ad-Dharmi]]s, or not stated}} |477 |0.07% |479 |0.05% |774 |0.07% |648 |0.06% |497 |0.04% |189 |0.02% |- !Total Population !644,225 !100% !947,420 !100% !1,063,185 !100% !1,111,068 !100% !1,113,257 !100% !1,198,195 !100% |}

Islam is the predominant religion in the district. Since partition, the Hindus have been continuously leaving the district and migrating to India. The percentage share of Hindus is the largest in [[Nazirpur Upazila]] and the lowest in [[Indurkani Upazila]].<ref name="census2011" />

There are 3,087 [[mosque]]s and 1,051 [[Hindu temple|temples]].<ref name="Pirojpur District at a glimpse">{{Cite web|url=http://pirojpur.gov.bd/site/page/86d17038-17a2-11e7-9461-286ed488c766/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%20%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0|title=Pirojpur District at a glimpse|date=28 August 2019}}</ref>

==Administration== [[File:Pirojpur District upazila geocode map - Small Area Atlas Bangladesh.svg|thumb|Pirojpur District upazila geocode map]]

The subdivision (then a ''mohokooma'', now a ''zilla'') of Pirojpur was created on 28 October 1859 Pirojpur district was formed on 1 March 1984 and the municipality was formed in 1885. The area of Pirojpur is 1277.80 km2. It is under Barisal Division. There are three municipalities in Pirojpur named [[Pirojpur Sadar Upazila|Pirojpur]], [[Bhandaria, Bengal|Bhandaria]], [[Mathbaria]]. There are seven upazilas (sub districts) in Pirojpur district: Pirojpur Sadar, Bhandaria, Mathbaria, Indurkani, Nazirpur, Nesarabad and Kawkhali. Of these, Mathbaria is the largest (353.25 km2; it occupies 27.01% of the total area of the district). Kawkhali is the smallest (79.65 km2). Pirojpur District also contains 52 unions, 390 mauzas and 648 villages.<ref name="Pirojpur District at a glimpse"/> * Chairman of District Council: Mahiuddin Maharaj<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pirojpur.gov.bd/site/leaders/3188bdda-68fc-4674-9fbe-6a14e03bd078/%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%20%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B7%E0%A6%A6%20%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%87%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%20%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%A5%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF|title=Zilla Porishod Chairman Information|date=10 August 2019|website=Pirojpur Zilla}}</ref> * Deputy Commissioner (DC) : Abu Ali Mohammad Sajjad Hossain<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pirojpur.gov.bd/site/officer_list/e722e3ce-2674-4fa2-bf59-ace007578f41/%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%20%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%B2|title=Deputy Commissioner Profile|date=10 August 2019|website=Pirojpur Zilla}}</ref>

===Borders=== Pirojpur District is bordered by [[Barisal District|Barisal]] and [[Gopalganj District, Bangladesh|Gopalganj]] districts to the north, [[Barguna District|Barguna district]] to the south, [[Jhalokati District|Jhalokati]] and Barguna districts to the east, [[Bagerhat District|Bagerhat district]] and the [[Sundarbans]], the world's largest mangrove forest to the west.

===Sub-districts ''(Upazillas)''=== There are seven Sub-districts in Pirojpur and their population are given below:<ref>2011 Census of Population</ref> {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Upazillas !! Population |- |[[Bhandaria Upazila|Bhandaria]]|| 164,618 |- |[[Kawkhali Upazila, Pirojpur|Kawkhali]]||70,515 |- |[[Mathbaria Upazila|Mathbaria]]||262,841 |- |[[Nazirpur Upazila|Nazirpur]]||180,408 |- |[[Nesarabad (Swarupkati) Upazila|Nesarabad]]||212,232 |- |[[Pirojpur Sadar Upazila|Pirojpur Sadar]]||163,470 |- |[[Indurkani Upazila|Indurkani]]||77,674 |}

== Transportation == === Buses === There are two bus terminals in Pirojpur, Pirojpur Bus terminal and Pirojpur Old Bus Terminal. Many bus companies connect Pirojpur to other districts like Dhaka and many more.

===Riverine=== [[Launch (boat)|Launch]]es, steamers and boats are used for travelling on the rivers. The local port is called Hoolarhaat Launch Station (''ghaat'')serving as the primary port for [[Pirojpur Sadar Upazila|Pirojpur]]. It is situated some 5 km east to the Pirojpur town and the river port stands on Kaliganga. Beside it is the steamer wharf. Launches destined to Dhaka and other parts of the country regularly start from here.

==Tourist attractions== [[File:Floating market ,Barisal.JPG|thumb|Floating market in Kuriana, Pirojpur]] * Tasmima Villa, Bhandaria * Bhandaria Thana Echo Park, Bhandaria * Aman Ullah Collage, (Baridara Complex), Khatalia Road, Bhandaria. * Minister Bari Mosque, Bhandaria. * Kuriana Floating Market * Kuriana Guava Garden * [[Momin Mosque]] * Chanmari Shooting Spot * Pirojpur River View Eco Park ''(locally known as DC Park)'' * Rayerkathi Raaj Bari * Horinpala River View Eco Park, Telikhali Union, Mathbaria * Shapleza Kuthibari, Mathbaria * Baleshwari River * Grave of [[Delwar Hossain Sayeedi]] * Charkhali Ferry Terminal

==Economy== Agriculture is the main source of income for rural people here. There are also other sources of income which are mainly city based. They are given below: * Agriculture 50.82% * Commerce 18.71% * Service 7.69% * Non-agricultural labour 5.75% * Transport and communication 2.16%, * Religious service 1.61% * Construction 1.36% * Rent and remittance 0.95% * Industry 0.78% * Others 10.17%

===Agricultural products=== Paddy, Elephant Apple, Jute, Sugar Cane, Wheat, Guava, Banana, Coconut, Hog-plum, Betel Leaf, Betel Nuts, are the chief Agricultural Products produced here.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pirojpur.gov.bd/site/page/86d0f701-17a2-11e7-9461-286ed488c766/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95%20%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6|title=Natural Assets in Pirojpur|date=28 August 2019}}</ref>

==Media== [[Print media]]: * ''[[Manobkantha]]'' (national) * ''[[Sangbad]]'' (national) * ''[[Prothom Alo]]'' (national) * ''[[Kaler Kantho]]'' (national) * ''[[Samakal]]'' (national) * ''[[Dainik Janakantha]]'' (national) * ''[[Jugantor]]'' (national) * ''Pirojpurer Kotha'' (local) [[Online media]]: * ''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.introverse.pirojpurnow Pirojpur Now]'' (local)

==Notable people== * [[Ahsan Habib (poet)|Ahsan Habib]], poet * [[Anwar Hossain Manju]], politician * [[Delwar Hossain Sayeedi]], Islamic scholar and politician * [[Hatem Ali Jamadar]], member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly * [[Jewel Aich]], stage magician * [[Jannatul Ferdous Oishee]], model, was born at Matibhanga village and completed her HSC in Nazirpur.<ref>{{cite news |title=IELTS can wait, right now I want to act more: Oishee |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/glitz/ielts-can-wait-right-now-i-want-act-more-oishee-357727 |work=[[The Business Standard]] |date=15 January 2022}}</ref> * [[Khalid Hassan Milu]]{{citation needed|date=July 2022}} * [[Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah]], politician and journalist * [[SM Rezaul Karim]], politician * [[Nesaruddin Ahmad]], first Pir of Sarsina * [[Abu Zafar Mohammad Saleh]], Islamic scholar and Independence Award recipient

==See also== * [[Pirojpur]] * [[Districts of Bangladesh]]

== Notes == {{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}

==References== {{Commons category|position=left|Pirojpur District}} {{Reflist}}

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