All information about Rangpur Division, Bangladesh

All information about Rangpur Division, Bangladesh

Rangpur district information

Rangpur district is  in northern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Rangpur division. It is also known as composed division. This town is the divisional headquarter. It was established in 1984. It is surrounded by Nilphamari district on the north, Gaibandha district on the south, Kurigram district on the east and Dinajpur district on the west. The Muslims, Buddhist, Hindu and Christian are lived in this district.

Many educational institutions in Rangpur

There are many educational institutions in this district. Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur Medical College, Carmichael College, Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur Technical School and College, Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur Cadet College, Rangpur Govt. College, Begum Rokeya College, Begum Commercial Institute, Polytechnic institute, Vocational institute, High school, government primary school, junior high school are special introduced for education. Besides, Begum Rokeya University of among them is the only university in this district. Then Rangpur Medical College is the only medical college and it is one of the major government medical colleges. Results of every educational institution are very good and literacy rate is very fine. This district has few local newspapers such as Daily Juger alo, Daily Dabanol, Daily Poribesh, Daily Athira, Daily Maya bazaar, Daily Saif, Daily Prothom Khobor, Daily Rangpur Chitro, Daily Baher Songbad and Daily Baonner Alo.

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Agriculture activities are main profession in Rangpur district. As well, commerce, laborer, service, transport and others are main work. The soil of this district is mainly alluvial soil of the Teesta River basin. But soil is so fertile. Main crops are paddy, wheat, sugar, jute etc and main fruits are mango, litchi, black berry, papaya etc. Main exports are paddy, wheat and jute. Its economical sector is very good. There are many cottage industries in this district for example weaving, bamboo work, goldsmith, blacksmith, potteries, wood work etc. Besides, manufacturing industries are sugar mill, rice mill, ice factory, oil mill, cold storage etc.

Rangpur district

Some rivers are in this district such as Teesta, Brahmoputro, Jamuna, Dharola, Ghagot, Dhudkumar, Manas, Topa, Dhijan etc.

Awesome Tourist Spots

The Rangpur district is many tourist spots as Tajhat, a former “Rajbari” or Zamidar’s palace, the birthplace of Begum Rokeya in Pairabondh, Tajbari Museum, Town Hall, Teesta Barrage, Bhinno Jogot park, Chicli Vata, Rangpur Zoo, Raipur Zamindar palace etc. Besides, this towns around are ever green. The town is known as Green town for its beautiful garden that known as Green Park. This town is very attractive. For this, foreigners are visit to see this beautiful scenery. Different tourists are come to look at this place.

Rangpur District, Bangladesh

Rangpur district is located in the northern part of Bangladesh. The previous name of the region was Mughalbasa. Mansingh, the commander of Mughal Emperor Akbar conquered part of the region in 1575 AD. Rangpur came under the Mughal rule completely in 1686 AD. Mughalbasa and Mughalhat of the region (currently in Kurigram district) still bear marks of the Mughal rule in the region. During the Mughal rule Rangpur was under the sarker of Ghoraghat. During the early period of the East India Company rule, Fakir- Sannyasi resistance and peasant rebellion were broke out in the region. The district is formed in 1772 AD. The Geo position of the district is between 15˚03’ to 26˚00’ North latitudes and between 88˚57’ to 89˚32’ east longitude.

Bordered By: Rangpur District is bordered by Nilphamari district to the north, Gaibandha district to the south, Kurigram district to the east,Dinajpur district to the west.

Administration: The area of Rangpur is 2400.56 Sq Km. It is also a Divisional Headquarter. There is a city corporation contains the area of 43 Sq Km; 02 Municipalities in Rangpur named Badargonj and Kaunia. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Rangpur district is 08, named- Badarganj, Mithapukur, Gangachara, Kaunia, Rangpur Sadar, Pirgachha, Pirganj and Taraganj and Gozaria containing 84 Unions, 1191 Mauzas and 1492 Villages outside of metro area. 

Population: The total population of Rangpur district is 28,81,086 (Male- 14,43,816 and Female- 14,37,270). Sex ratio is 100:100, Population Density 1200/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.24%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Rangpur district is 48.50% (Male- 51.20% and Female- 45.90%). School attendance rate is 54.70% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Rangpur district is 5400 and NWD Code is 0521. Total Parliament seat in Rangpur is 06. During the liberation war, Rangpur was under Sector Number 06. Average rainfall of the district is 219.45 mm and urbanization rate of the district is 15.37% and average rainfall is 219.45 mm. The main tribes of the region are Urao, Pahari, Mushar, Saotal, Pahan Turi etc.

Rivers: Teesta, Jamuneshari, Ghagot, Kartoa, Chikli, Akhira etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Potato, Tobacco, Wheat, Oil seeds, Vegetable etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Rangpur District

Justice A. S. M. Sayem, William Beveridge (British economist), Rahim Uddin Varasha, (Politician), Monajat Uddin, Begum Rokeya, Shah Abdul Hamid (Politician), Sheikh Fazlul Karim (Poet and Writer), Haralal Roy (Bengal Grammerist), Dr Owazed Mia (Scientist), Monju Sarker, Debi Prashad Roy Chowdhury, Hussain Muhammad Ershad ( Politician), Hayat Mamud (Bangla Grammerist), Prof. Azgar Ali, Major General Mustafizur Rahaman, Nasir Hossain (Cricketer), Anisul Hoque (Writer) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Rangpur District

Tajhat Royal Palace, Payrabanda Royal Palace, Pirgacha Debi Chowdhurani Royal Palace, Shibchandra Roy Royal Palace in Itakumari, Nilkomol, Karmaikel College, Graveyard of Lalbibi, Payrabonda Village, Shrine of Hazrat Mawlana Keramot Ali Jainpuri (R), Teesta Barrege, Monument on the Martyr of 71, Shrine Park, Tiklir Bil, Darier Bil and Fort, Mohimagonj, Shympur Sugar Mill, Town Hall, Noy Gambuj Mosque, Rangpur Zoo, Benarashi Palli, Vinnajagat Amusement Park, Laldighi Nine Gombuj Mosque, Kajitari Mosque in Mahiganj, Ananda Moth in Kaunia, Benarashi Palli  etc.