Mathurapur Deul
A historic temple tower (deul) in Madhukhali, Faridpur.
Photo: Rakibul Islam Biswas / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
FaridpurFaridpur travel guide, Dhaka Division
Faridpur sits south-west of Dhaka on the Padma, whose wide channel forms its north-eastern edge. The district has long been a trading centre for jute and hilsa, and it is the birthplace of the medieval poet Alaol. Its heritage includes the Pathrail Mosque in Bhanga, the Mathurapur Deul tower in Madhukhali and the Satoir Mosque in Boalmari. About 2.16 million people live in its roughly 2,053 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Faridpur District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Dhaka Division
- Area
- 2,053 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 2,162,876
- Density
- 1,054 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Pathrail Mosque
A historic mosque in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur.
Photo: Kazi Rashed Abdallah / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
FaridpurTravel facts
- Best time to visit
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- Estimated costs
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FAQ
Where is Faridpur?
Faridpur is in Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Faridpur?
Places added to this guide: Mathurapur Deul, Pathrail Mosque.
When is the best time to visit Faridpur?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What heritage sites are in Faridpur?
The Mathurapur Deul in Madhukhali, the Pathrail Mosque in Bhanga and the Satoir Mosque in Boalmari, among others.
Which river borders Faridpur?
The Padma runs along the district's north-eastern side.