Pirojpur District, Administrative district in Barisal Division, Bangladesh.
Pirojpur District spans 1,277 square kilometers across southwestern Bangladesh, bordered by Barisal and Gopalganj districts to the north and Barguna district to the south.
The district name evolved from Firozpur, named after Firoz Shah, the second son of Subedar Shah Shuja, who passed away in this region.
The district maintains 3,177 mosques and 525 temples, reflecting the religious composition of 84.88 percent Muslim and 15.10 percent Hindu populations.
Seven administrative subdivisions include Pirojpur Sadar, Zianagar, Mathbaria, Bhandaria, Kawkhali, Nesarabad, and Nazirpur, with Mathbaria being the largest in area.
The rivers Baleshwari, Swarupkati, Katcha, and Kaliganga flow through the district, supporting the agricultural sector that accounts for 50.82 percent of local income.
Location: Barisal Division
Capital city: Pirojpur
Shares border with: Bagerhat District, Gopalganj District, Barishal District, Jhalokati District, Barguna District
Website: http://pirojpur.gov.bd
GPS coordinates: 22.58000,89.97000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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