Faridpur District facts for kids

Faridpur is a district located in the central part of Bangladesh. It is part of the Dhaka Division. This area covers about 2,072 square kilometers. Faridpur is bordered by the Rajbari and Manikganj districts to the north. To the south, it borders the Gopalganj district. On the east, you'll find the Dhaka, Munshiganj, and Madaripur districts.

The soil in Faridpur is very fertile, meaning it's good for growing crops. Long ago, much of this district was covered in marshland, which are like wetlands. The main rivers flowing through Faridpur include the Padma, Old Kumar, Arial Khan, Gorai, Chandana, Bhubanshwar, and Lohartek.

Faridpur's Local Areas

Faridpur district is divided into several smaller administrative areas. It has 9 upazilas, which are like sub-districts. There are also 4 municipalities, which are towns with their own local governments. The district also includes 79 union parishads, 36 wards, 92 mahallas, and 1,859 villages.

The main town of Faridpur itself covers an area of about 20 square kilometers. It has 9 wards and 35 mahallas. The town's population is around 99,634 people. About 51.73% of the people are male, and 48.27% are female.

A Look at Faridpur's History

The district of Faridpur gets its name from a respected Sufi saint. His name was Shah Sheikh Fariduddin. He taught and shared his beliefs in this area during the 12th and 13th centuries.

In the early 1800s, an important movement began in Faridpur. Hazi Shariatullah started the Farayzi movement. This movement was against the British rulers who controlled the region at that time. Another important movement also started here. It was against the British practice of forcing farmers to grow indigo. This movement was led by Dudu Miah.

Before 1860, the district was known by a different name, Fatehabad. The town of Faridpur itself began to develop in the late 1700s. In the 1930s and 1940s, Faridpur was a key place for the movement against colonial rule. It inspired other districts to join the fight for independence.

Who Lives in Faridpur?

The total number of people living in Faridpur is about 1,714,496.

• About 50.55% of the population are male.
• About 49.45% of the population are female.
• Around 88% of the people are Muslim.
• About 11% of the people are Hindu.
• The remaining 1% belong to other religious groups.

Images for kids

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  Pathrail Shahi Mosque in Bhanga Upazila

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  Portuguese historian João de Barros recorded Faridpur as Fatiabas in the 16th century

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  Mathurapur Deul in Madhukhali Upazila

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  The Faridpur Express of the Bangladesh Railway

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  Faridpur Stadium

See also

In Spanish: Faridpur (zila) para niños