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			'''Bajitpur''' is an ] of ] in Bangladesh. Bajitpur was created by Baizid Kha. Formerly Bhairab and Kuliarchar were included in this town. This place is full of canals and rivers. Dilalpur river port here was famous in the subcontinent during the British period.<ref name=Banglapedia>{{citation \|author=AKM Mesbahuddin Kamal \|chapter=Bajitpur Upazila \|chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Bajitpur_Upazila \|title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh \|editor=Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal \|publisher=] \|year=2012 \|edition=Second}}</ref>
	'''Bajitpur''' ({{lang-bn\|বাজিতপুর}}) is an ] (administrative sub-unit) of ]<ref name=Banglapedia>{{citation
	\|author=AKM Mesbahuddin Kamal
	\|chapter=Bajitpur Upazila
	\|chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Bajitpur_Upazila
	\|title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh \|editor=Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal \|publisher=] \|year=2012 \|edition=Second}}</ref> in Bangladesh. Bajitpur was created by '''Baizid Kha.'''

			It was previously a part of greater ]. It has a medical college named ].<ref name="Banglapedia" />
	It was previously a Mohkuma ({{lang-bn\|মহকুমা}}) of greater ], currently falls under the ]. The place is well known to Bangladeshis{{By whom\|date=January 2023}} and people of ] for being the ancestral home and birthplace. It was famous for fine quality of Muslin. It has one of the best medical college, ], in Bangladesh.{{cn\|date=January 2023}} It has many tourist attractions such as the Dewan Bari Masjid, Bengla Fishery, Jahurul Islam Medical College, Dilalpur Haor.{{cn\|date=January 2023}}

	It has an airport named Bajitpur Airport, which is currently unused and closed.<ref~~>{{cite~~ ~~web \|url~~=~~https://ourairports.com/airports/BD-0039/ \|title=Bajitpur Regional Airport \|website=OurAirports \|access-date=12 January~~ ~~2023}}<~~/~~ref~~>		It has an airport named Bajitpur Airport, which is currently unused and closed.<ref name="Banglapedia" />

	==History==		==History==

	During the British period the naval port of Dilalpur of this upazila became famous. Indigo centres were established at Gopinathpur and Ghoraghat. Consignments of pearl of the ] were made from these areas.{{cn\|date=January 2023}}		During the British period the naval port of Dilalpur of this upazila became famous. Indigo centres were established at Gopinathpur and Ghoraghat. Consignments of pearl of the ] were made from these areas.{{citation needed\|date=January 2023}}

	Bajitpur was created by ]. The Fakir-Sanyasi revolts extensively spread over Bajitpur.{{cn\|date=January 2023}}		Bajitpur was created by Baizid Khan. The Fakir-Sanyasi revolts extensively spread over Bajitpur.{{citation needed\|date=January 2023}}


	During the war of liberation the Muktibahinis liberated Bajitpur on 26 October after defeating occupant Pak army~~. Seven freedom fighters were killed in encounters with the Pakistan army. The Pakistani army killed about 400 innocent people and 60 women lost their sanctity~~.{{~~pov~~\|date=~~January2023~~}}{{cn\|date=January 2023}}		During the war of liberation the Muktibahinis liberated Bajitpur on 26 October after defeating occupant Pak army.{{citation needed\|date=January 2023}}{{POV\|date=January 2023}}

	===Fine quality muslin===		===Fine quality muslin===

	Bajitpur was known for the production of fine quality muslin, called tanjab{{typo help inline\|reason=similar to tanjib\|date=November 2022}}. The art of making Jamdani designs on fine fabric reached its zenith during Mughal rule. There were handlooms in almost all villages of dhaka district. Bajitpur among Dhaka, Sonargaon, Dhamrai, Titabari and Jangalbari were famous for making superior quality Jamdani and muslin. Traders from Europe, Iran, Armenia, as well as Mughal-Pathan traders used to deal in these fabrics. The Mughal Emperor, the Nawab of Bengal and other aristocrats used to engage agents at Dhaka to buy high quality muslin and Jamdani from the above-mentioned selected places for their masters use.{{cn\|date=January 2023}}		Bajitpur was known for the production of fine quality muslin, called tanjab{{typo help inline\|reason=similar to tanjib\|date=November 2022}}. The art of making Jamdani designs on fine fabric reached its zenith during Mughal rule. There were handlooms in almost all villages of dhaka district. Bajitpur among Dhaka, Sonargaon, Dhamrai, Titabari and Jangalbari were famous for making superior quality Jamdani and muslin. Traders from Europe, Iran, Armenia, as well as Mughal-Pathan traders used to deal in these fabrics. The Mughal Emperor, the Nawab of Bengal and other aristocrats used to engage agents at Dhaka to buy high quality muslin and Jamdani from the above-mentioned selected places for their masters use.{{citation needed\|date=January 2023}}

	After the liberation of Bangladesh, a Jamdani village was established at Demra near Dhaka to provide financial support to weavers. Jamdani weavers of other areas, however, suffer from lack of patronage and support of their labour and expertise. The silent looms of village Madhurapur in bajitpur upazila of kishoreganj district speak volumes about the decline of this industry. This village was once famous for producing Jamdani cloth and fancy textiles with yarn of 100/300 counts.{{cn\|date=January 2023}}		After the liberation of Bangladesh, a Jamdani village was established at Demra near Dhaka to provide financial support to weavers. Jamdani weavers of other areas, however, suffer from lack of patronage and support of their labour and expertise. The silent looms of village Madhurapur in bajitpur upazila of kishoreganj district speak volumes about the decline of this industry. This village was once famous for producing Jamdani cloth and fancy textiles with yarn of 100/300 counts.{{citation needed\|date=January 2023}}

	==Geography==		==Geography==

	Bajitpur is located at {{coord\|24.2167\|N\|90.9583\|E\|}}. It has 35,~~051~~ households and total area 193.76 km<sup>2</sup>.		Bajitpur is located at {{coord\|24.2167\|N\|90.9583\|E\|}}. It has 53,345 households and total area 193.76 km<sup>2</sup>.

	==~~Famous People~~==		===Rivers===
			'''There are many main rivers in Bajitpur.'''
	Bajitpur became famous for many people.
			* ]
			* ]
			* Ghorautra
			* Dholeshori

			==Demographics==
	'''Famous people list:'''

			{{bar box
			\|title=Religions in Bajitpur Upazila (2022)<ref name="2022census">{{Cite book \|url=http://nsds.bbs.gov.bd/storage/files/1/Publications/PHCensus/Dhaka/District%20Report%20Kishoreganj.pdf \|title=Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Kishoreganj \|date=June 2024 \|publisher=] \|isbn=978-984-475-263-4 \|series= District Series \|location=Dhaka \|pages=}}</ref>
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			\|left1=Religion
			\|right1=Percent
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			\|bars=
			{{bar percent\|]\|green\|92.01}}
			{{bar percent\|]\|darkorange\|7.98}}
			{{bar percent\|Other or not stated\|black\|0.01}}
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			According to the ], Bajitpur Upazila had 53,345 households and a population of 248,730. 71,523 (28.76%) were under 10 years of age. Bajitpur had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 41.16%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1041 females per 1000 males. 34,898 (14.03%) lived in urban areas.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web \|title=Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Kishoreganj \|url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila-Kishoreganj.pdf \|website=bbs.gov.bd \|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="community">{{Cite web \|date=2011 \|title=Community Tables: Kishoreganj district \|url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/Com_Kishoreganj.pdf \|website=bbs.gov.bd \|publisher=]}}</ref>
	# Jahurul Islam(Industrialist)
	#
	# Mosharraf Rubel(Cricketer).
	# Md. Afzal Hossain(Politician).
	# Ubedul Hasan(Monsieur).
	# Khan Bahadur Abdul Karim(Lawyer).
	# Sayed Nazmul Huda(BABT).
	# Alhaz Abdur Rashid(Writer).
	# Sheikh Rahman(US Senetor).
	# Swami Pranavananda(Religious Figure)

	==Economy==		==Economy==
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	Wage Labourer 4.13%		Wage Labourer 4.13%
	Commerce 12.28%		Commerce 12.28%
	Transport 3.12%		Transport 3.12%
	Service 5.22%		Service 5.22%
	Others 11.32%		Others 11.32%
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	===Land use===		===Land use===

	Total cultivable land 15,862 hectares; single crop 31.90%, double crop 56.61%, treble crop 11.48%;		Total cultivable land 15,862 hectares; single crop 31.90%, double crop 56.61%, treble crop 11.48%;


	Land under irrigation: 12,800 hectares.		Land under irrigation: 12,800 hectares.


	Land control: among the peasants 55% are landless, 31% small, 12% intermediate, 2% rich.		Land control: among the peasants 55% are landless, 31% small, 12% intermediate, 2% rich.


	Value of land: the market value of the land of the first grade is about 8500 Taka per 0.01 hectare.		Value of land: the market value of the land of the first grade is about 8500 Taka per 0.01 hectare.

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	Total number of hats and bazars are 21,		Total number of hats and bazars are 21,

	the most noted are		the most noted are
	# Fatehpur		# Fatehpur
	# Sreedharganj		# Sreedharganj
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	# Indurdyr Dorga Bazer		# Indurdyr Dorga Bazer
	# Shitoli mela Aliabad		# Shitoli mela Aliabad


	fair 6		fair 6
	# Bhagolpur fair		# Bhagolpur fair
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	# Gazirchar fair		# Gazirchar fair
	# Dilalpur fair		# Dilalpur fair
	# Fulbaria fair		# Fulbaria fair
	# Boishakhi fair (Bashmohol)		# Boishakhi fair (Bashmohol)
	# Kurer phuller mella (fair). North Shekhdi, Halimpur. Horse race is the main attraction of the fair. The fair is usually held in mid-January.		# Kurer phuller mella (fair). North Shekhdi, Halimpur. Horse race is the main attraction of the fair. The fair is usually held in mid-January.
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	Bajitpur thana was established in 1835 and was turned into a municipal town on 1 April 1869. Bajitpur was turned into an upazila in 1983.		Bajitpur thana was established in 1835 and was turned into a municipal town on 1 April 1869. Bajitpur was turned into an upazila in 1983.


	Bajitpur (Town) The town is now a municipality with an area of 9.84 km<sup>2</sup> and population 26609; male 50.76%, female 49.24%; density of population is 2704 per km<sup>2</sup>. The literacy rate is 41.4%.		Bajitpur (Town) The town is now a municipality with an area of 9.84 km<sup>2</sup> and population 26609; male 50.76%, female 49.24%; density of population is 2704 per km<sup>2</sup>. The literacy rate is 41.4%.

	Bajitpur Upazila is divided into Bajitpur Municipality and 11 ]s: Baliardi, Dighirpar, ], Gazirchar, Halimpur, Hilochia, Humaipur, Kailag, ], Pirijpur, and Sararchar. The union parishads are subdivided into 84 mauzas and 188 villages.<ref name="~~district-stats~~" />		Bajitpur Upazila is divided into Bajitpur Municipality and 11 ]s: Baliardi, Dighirpar, ], Gazirchar, Halimpur, Hilochia, Humaipur, Kailag, ], Pirijpur, and Sararchar. The union parishads are subdivided into 84 mauzas and 188 villages.<ref name="census2011"/>

			Bajitpur Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 28 ]s.<ref name="census2011"/>
	Bajitpur Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 28 ]s.<ref name="district-stats">{{cite web \|url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/Kishoreganj.pdf \|title=District Statistics 2011: Kishoreganj \|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> \|website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics \|format=PDF \|access-date=14 July 2014 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113185449/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/Kishoreganj.pdf \|archive-date=13 November 2014}}</ref>

	==Transport==		==Transport==

	Roads: pucca 70 km, mud road 287		Roads: pucca 70 km, mud road 287
	Railways: 10 km		Railways: 10 km
	Waterways: 40 km		Waterways: 40 km

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	'''Literacy rate 75%.'''		'''Literacy rate 75%.'''

	College 4,		College 4,
	Private Medical College 1,		Private Medical College 1,
	Nursing Institute 1,		Nursing Institute 1,
	High School 13,		High School 13,
	Junior High School 2,		Junior High School 2,
	Madrasa 10,		Madrasa 10,
	Government Primary School 82,		Government Primary School 82,
	Non-Government Primary School 24;		Non-Government Primary School 24;

	'''Education Institute Name with Educational Institute Identification No (EIIN)-'''		'''Education Institute Name with Educational Institute Identification No (EIIN)-'''
			* ]

	*]
	* Digher Par Junior Secondary School (EIIN – 110255)		* Digher Par Junior Secondary School (EIIN – 110255)
	* Bajitpur Hafez Abdur Razzak Pilot High School (EIIN – 110245)		* Bajitpur Hafez Abdur Razzak Pilot High School (EIIN – 110245)
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	* Sararcar Sibnath Bahumukhi High School (EIIN – 110242)		* Sararcar Sibnath Bahumukhi High School (EIIN – 110242)
	* Sararchar Soudamini Surbala Girls High School (EIIN – 110243)		* Sararchar Soudamini Surbala Girls High School (EIIN – 110243)
	* Abdul Mannan Shopon High School 2013(EIIN -)		* Abdul Mannan Shopon High School 2013(EIIN -)
	* Nilokhi Q.U. Junior Madrasha (EIIN – 110256)		* Nilokhi Q.U. Junior Madrasha (EIIN – 110256)
	* Pirizpur Islamia Dakhil Madrasa (EIIN – 110258)		* Pirizpur Islamia Dakhil Madrasa (EIIN – 110258)
	* Sararchar Islamia Fazil Madrasha (EIIN – 110257)		* Sararchar Islamia Fazil Madrasha (EIIN – 110257)
	* Bajitpur ~~Degree~~ College (EIIN – 110259)		* Bajitpur Govt. College (EIIN – 110259)
	*Ad. Haji Usman Guni Model College		* Ad. Haji Usman Guni Model College
	* Aftab Uddin School And College (EIIN – 110260)		* Aftab Uddin School And College (EIIN – 110260)
	* Sararchar Technical And Business Management College (EIIN – 132978)		* Sararchar Technical And Business Management College (EIIN – 132978)
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	* Ismail Salma Agriculture Institute.		* Ismail Salma Agriculture Institute.
	* Haji Abdul Bari Ninmo Maddhomik Biddhalay. (Burikanda, Sararchar)		* Haji Abdul Bari Ninmo Maddhomik Biddhalay. (Burikanda, Sararchar)
	*Bajitpur Govt College(1964)		* Bajitpur Govt College(1964)

	==River==
	'''There are many main rivers in Bajitpur.'''

	#Meghna.
	#Brahmaputra.
	#Ghorautra.
	#Dholeshori.
	#
	#
	#

			==Notable people==
	*
			There are many famous people of Bajitpur.
	*
			* ] (industrialist)<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Islam,_Jahurul \|title=Islam, Jahurul \|author=Sayed Mahmudul Aziz \|website=]: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh \|access-date=20 January 2023}}</ref>
	*
			* ] (politician){{citation needed\|date=January 2023}}<!-- To show connection to Bajitpur -->
			* ] (US Senetor){{citation needed\|date=January 2023}}<!-- To show connection to Bajitpur -->
			* ] (Governor of East Pakistan)

	==References==		==References==

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Upazila in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bajitpur বাজিতপুর
Upazila
Bajitpur Haor

Coordinates: 24°13′N 90°57.5′E / 24.217°N 90.9583°E / 24.217; 90.9583
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Dhaka
District	Kishoreganj
Area
• Total	193.76 km (74.81 sq mi)
Population
• Total	269,756
• Density	1,400/km (3,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Postal code	2336
Area code	09423
Website	Official Map of Bajitpur

Bajitpur is an upazila of Kishoreganj District in Bangladesh. Bajitpur was created by Baizid Kha. Formerly Bhairab and Kuliarchar were included in this town. This place is full of canals and rivers. Dilalpur river port here was famous in the subcontinent during the British period.

It was previously a part of greater Mymensingh district. It has a medical college named Jahurul Islam Medical College.

It has an airport named Bajitpur Airport, which is currently unused and closed.

History

During the British period the naval port of Dilalpur of this upazila became famous. Indigo centres were established at Gopinathpur and Ghoraghat. Consignments of pearl of the Bhati region were made from these areas.

Bajitpur was created by Baizid Khan. The Fakir-Sanyasi revolts extensively spread over Bajitpur.

During the war of liberation the Muktibahinis liberated Bajitpur on 26 October after defeating occupant Pak army.

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Fine quality muslin

Bajitpur was known for the production of fine quality muslin, called tanjab. The art of making Jamdani designs on fine fabric reached its zenith during Mughal rule. There were handlooms in almost all villages of dhaka district. Bajitpur among Dhaka, Sonargaon, Dhamrai, Titabari and Jangalbari were famous for making superior quality Jamdani and muslin. Traders from Europe, Iran, Armenia, as well as Mughal-Pathan traders used to deal in these fabrics. The Mughal Emperor, the Nawab of Bengal and other aristocrats used to engage agents at Dhaka to buy high quality muslin and Jamdani from the above-mentioned selected places for their masters use.

After the liberation of Bangladesh, a Jamdani village was established at Demra near Dhaka to provide financial support to weavers. Jamdani weavers of other areas, however, suffer from lack of patronage and support of their labour and expertise. The silent looms of village Madhurapur in bajitpur upazila of kishoreganj district speak volumes about the decline of this industry. This village was once famous for producing Jamdani cloth and fancy textiles with yarn of 100/300 counts.

Geography

Bajitpur is located at 24°13′00″N 90°57′30″E / 24.2167°N 90.9583°E / 24.2167; 90.9583. It has 53,345 households and total area 193.76 km.

Rivers

There are many main rivers in Bajitpur.

Meghna
Brahmaputra
Ghorautra
Dholeshori

Demographics

Religions in Bajitpur Upazila (2022)
Religion			Percent
Islam			92.01%
Hinduism			7.98%
Other or not stated			0.01%

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Bajitpur Upazila had 53,345 households and a population of 248,730. 71,523 (28.76%) were under 10 years of age. Bajitpur had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 41.16%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1041 females per 1000 males. 34,898 (14.03%) lived in urban areas.

Economy

Main occupations

Agriculture 42.29% Fishing 2.67% Agricultural Labourer 18.97% Wage Labourer 4.13% Commerce 12.28% Transport 3.12% Service 5.22% Others 11.32%

Land use

Total cultivable land 15,862 hectares; single crop 31.90%, double crop 56.61%, treble crop 11.48%;

Land under irrigation: 12,800 hectares.

Land control: among the peasants 55% are landless, 31% small, 12% intermediate, 2% rich.

Value of land: the market value of the land of the first grade is about 8500 Taka per 0.01 hectare.

Main crops

Paddy, jute, wheat, potato, peanut, sweet potato and vegetables.

Main fruits

Mango, Jackfruit, banana, bel, lemon, natkol, lotkon (bobi)

Manufactories

Rice Mill 15 Saw Mill 10 Iron Boar Factory 2 Ice Mill 3 Welding 5

Cottage industries

Chappa dry fish 100, Wood Works 80, Goldsmith 32, Blacksmith 25, Potteries 9, Tailoring 112, Wooden Boat making 7

Hats, bazars and fairs

Total number of hats and bazars are 21,

the most noted are

Fatehpur
Sreedharganj
Bajitpur
Gazirchar
Dilalpur/Burhanpur
Bhagolpur
Shorarchar
Hilachia Bazar
Pirijpur
Halimpur Bazar
Indurdyr Dorga Bazer
Shitoli mela Aliabad

fair 6

Bhagolpur fair
Kamiarbali fair
Kamalpur fair
Gazirchar fair
Dilalpur fair
Fulbaria fair
Boishakhi fair (Bashmohol)
Kurer phuller mella (fair). North Shekhdi, Halimpur. Horse race is the main attraction of the fair. The fair is usually held in mid-January.

Main exports

Rice, Egg, Milk, Banana, Chicken. Fish

Administration

Bajitpur thana was established in 1835 and was turned into a municipal town on 1 April 1869. Bajitpur was turned into an upazila in 1983.

Bajitpur (Town) The town is now a municipality with an area of 9.84 km and population 26609; male 50.76%, female 49.24%; density of population is 2704 per km. The literacy rate is 41.4%.

Bajitpur Upazila is divided into Bajitpur Municipality and 11 union parishads: Baliardi, Dighirpar, Dilalpur, Gazirchar, Halimpur, Hilochia, Humaipur, Kailag, Maijchar, Pirijpur, and Sararchar. The union parishads are subdivided into 84 mauzas and 188 villages.

Bajitpur Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 28 mahallas.

Transport

Roads: pucca 70 km, mud road 287 Railways: 10 km Waterways: 40 km

Traditional transport Palanquin, bullock cart, horse carriage, buffalo cart, pansi boat, saranga boat. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.

Education

Literacy rate 75%.

College 4, Private Medical College 1, Nursing Institute 1, High School 13, Junior High School 2, Madrasa 10, Government Primary School 82, Non-Government Primary School 24;

Education Institute Name with Educational Institute Identification No (EIIN)-

Jahurul Islam Medical College
Digher Par Junior Secondary School (EIIN – 110255)
Bajitpur Hafez Abdur Razzak Pilot High School (EIIN – 110245)
Bajitpur Razzakunnesa Pilot Girls High School (EIIN – 110244)
Begum Rahima Girls High School (EIIN – 110240)
Dilalpur Abdul Karim High School (EIIN – 110248)
Duaigaon Sultanpur High School (EIIN – 110252)
Halimpur High School (EIIN – 110250)
Hilachia High School (EIIN – 110247)
Kamar Ali Khan High School (EIIN – 110249)
Meraj Mannan Alam High School (EIIN – 110254)
Mofizur Rahman Rokan High School (EIIN – 110253)
Nazirul Islam Collegiate School (EIIN – 110246)
Pirijpur High School (EIIN – 110251)
Sararcar Sibnath Bahumukhi High School (EIIN – 110242)
Sararchar Soudamini Surbala Girls High School (EIIN – 110243)
Abdul Mannan Shopon High School 2013(EIIN -)
Nilokhi Q.U. Junior Madrasha (EIIN – 110256)
Pirizpur Islamia Dakhil Madrasa (EIIN – 110258)
Sararchar Islamia Fazil Madrasha (EIIN – 110257)
Bajitpur Govt. College (EIIN – 110259)
Ad. Haji Usman Guni Model College
Aftab Uddin School And College (EIIN – 110260)
Sararchar Technical And Business Management College (EIIN – 132978)
Jahurul Islam Nursing Training Institute (EIIN – 133131)
Ismail Salma Agriculture Institute.
Haji Abdul Bari Ninmo Maddhomik Biddhalay. (Burikanda, Sararchar)
Bajitpur Govt College(1964)

Notable people

There are many famous people of Bajitpur.

Jahurul Islam (industrialist)
Md. Afzal Hossain (politician)
Sheikh Rahman (US Senetor)
Abdul Monem Khan (Governor of East Pakistan)

References

National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 398. ISBN 978-9844752016.
"Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 20 October 2024.
"Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
^ AKM Mesbahuddin Kamal (2012), "Bajitpur Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Kishoreganj (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-263-4.
^ "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Kishoreganj" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
"Community Tables: Kishoreganj district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
Sayed Mahmudul Aziz. "Islam, Jahurul". Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Retrieved 20 January 2023.

v t e Kishoreganj District
Upazilas/thanas	Austagram Bajitpur Bhairab Hossainpur Itna Karimganj Katiadi Kishoreganj Kuliarchar Mithamain Nikli Pakundia Tarail

v t e Upazilas of the Dhaka Division
Headquarters: Dhaka
Dhaka District	Dhamrai Dohar Keraniganj Nawabganj Savar
Faridpur District	Alfadanga Bhanga Boalmari Charbhadrasan Faridpur Sadar Madhukhali Nagarkanda Sadarpur
Gazipur District	Gazipur Kaliakair Kaliganj Kapasia Sreepur
Gopalganj District	Gopalganj Kashiani Kotalipara Muksudpur Tungipara
Kishoreganj District	Austagram Bajitpur Bhairab Hossainpur Itna Karimganj Katiadi Kishoreganj Kuliarchar Mithamain Nikli Pakundia Tarail
Madaripur District	Kalkini Madaripur Rajoir Shibchar
Manikganj District	Daulatpur Ghior Harirampur Manikganj Saturia Shivalaya Singair
Munshiganj District	Gazaria Lohaganj Munshiganj Sirajdikhan Sreenagar Tongibari
Narayanganj District	Araihazar Sonargaon Bandar Narayanganj Rupganj
Narsingdi District	Belabo Monohardi Narsingdi Palash Raipura Shibpur
Rajbari District	Baliakandi Goalandaghat Kalukhali Pangsha Rajbari
Shariatpur District	Bhedarganj Damudya Gosairhat Naria Shariatpur Zajira Shakhipur
Tangail District	Basail Bhuapur Delduar Ghatail Gopalpur Kalihati Madhupur Dhanbari Mirzapur Nagarpur Sakhipur Tangail

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