Faridpur District

Faridpur District is an administrative region in Dhaka Division that stretches along the Padma River for roughly 2072 square kilometers. It contains around 1887 villages organized within nine distinct administrative zones.

The district was established in 1786 as Dacca Jelalpur and became an important mint center under the Bengal Sultanate. The region held economic significance during the sultanate period through the early 1500s.

The region is known for its living music tradition, with Baul musicians performing their songs in villages throughout the area. Religious festivals like Eid and Durga Puja are celebrated together and shape the rhythm of community life.

The district has a network of schools, colleges, and medical facilities serving the local population of more than 2 million. Visitors should be aware that rural areas may have less developed infrastructure compared to urban centers.

The district is shaped by the Dead Padma, a waterway that diverges from the main river and creates distinct farming conditions. This separate water channel has historically contributed to the formation of different economic zones across the region.

Location: Dhaka Division

Capital city: Faridpur

Shares border with: Magura District, Manikganj District, Rajbari District, Dhaka District, Munshiganj District, Narail District, Gopalganj District, Madaripur District

Website: http://faridpur.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 23.50000,89.83000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:22