Kishoreganj Upazila

Kishoreganj (Bengali: কিশোরগঞ্জ) is an Upazila of Nilphamari District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.[1]

Kishoreganj

কিশোরগঞ্জ
Upazila
Kishoreganj
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 25°54.7′N 89°1.5′E
CountryBangladesh
DivisionRangpur Division
DistrictNilphamari District
Area
 • Total264.98 km2 (102.31 sq mi)
Population
 (1991)
 • Total246,201
 • Density930/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
WebsiteOfficial Map of Kishoreganj

History

This was named for prince Kishore Chandro (Son of Horish Chandro, 1800-1900). Kishorganj was known for Nil cultivation while under British rule. It was part of Rangpur District and then separated in 1983 into Niphamri.

Geography

Kishoreganj is located at 25.9111°N 89.0250°E / 25.9111; 89.0250. It has 52000 households and total area 264.98 km².

Demographics

As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Kishoreganj has a population of 340672. Males constitute 51.19% of the population, and females 48.81%. This Upazila's over-eighteen population is 122,233. Kishoreganj has an average literacy rate of 37.9% (7+ years), greater than the national average of 32.4% literate.[2]

Economy

The fertile land of Kishoreganj produces mainly potato, rice, ginger and corn. The season's first Potato harvest happens here and transported to all main cities at the beginning of December.

Administration

Kishoreganj has 9 Unions/Wards, 50 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 53 villages.

See also

References
  1. Md. Azizul Islam Promanik (2012), "Kishoreganj Upazila (Nilphamari)", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
  2. "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.


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