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'''Rangpur Division'''  area 16320.26 sq km, located in between 25°20' and 26°37' north latitudes and in between 88°50' and 89°53' east longitudes. It is bounded by [[West Bengal|west bengal]] state of India on the north, [[Joypurhat District|joypurhat]], [[Bogra District|bogra]] and [[Jamalpur District|jamalpur]] districts on the south, [[Assam|Assam]] state of India on the east, West Bengal state of India on the west.
'''Rangpur Division'''  area 16185.01  sq km, located in between 25°20' and 26°37' north latitudes and in between 88°50' and 89°53' east longitudes. It is bounded by [[West Bengal|west bengal]] state of India on the north, [[Joypurhat District|joypurhat]], [[Bogra District|bogra]] and [[Jamalpur District|jamalpur]] districts on the south, [[Assam|Assam]] state of India on the east, West Bengal state of India on the west.


''Population''  Total 13847150; male 51.18%, female 48.82%; Muslim 85.70%, Hindu 13.54%, Buddhist 0.34%, Christian 0.03% and others 0.39%.
''Population''  Total 15787758; male 7881824, female 7905934; Muslim 13582067, Hindu 2086148, Buddhist 2776, Christian 59245 and others 57522.


''Water bodies''  Main rivers: [[Brahmaputra River|brahmaputra]], [[Jamuna River|jamuna]], [[Punarbhaba River|punarbhaba]], [[Karatoya River|karatoya]], [[Atrai River|atrai]], [[Tista River|tista]], [[Mahananda River|mahananda]]. The biggest irrigation project of the country, Tista Barrage Project (length 615 m) is located at Doani of Hatibandha upazila.
''Water bodies''  Main rivers: [[Brahmaputra River|brahmaputra]], [[Jamuna River|jamuna]], [[Punarbhaba River|punarbhaba]], [[Karatoya River|karatoya]], [[Atrai River|atrai]], [[Tista River|tista]], [[Mahananda River|mahananda]]. The biggest irrigation project of the country, Tista Barrage Project (length 615 m) is located at Doani of Hatibandha upazila.
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|-
|-
| colspan="11" | Division
| colspan="10" | Division
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Area<br> (sq km) || rowspan="2" | City corporation || rowspan="2" | District || rowspan="2" | Upazila || rowspan="2" | Paurasabha || rowspan="2" | Union || rowspan="2" | Ward || colspan="2" | Population || rowspan="2" | Density<br>(per sq km) || rowspan="2" | Literacy rate (%)
| rowspan="2" | Area<br> (sq km) || rowspan="2" | District || rowspan="2" | Upazila || rowspan="2" | Paurasabha || rowspan="2" | Union || rowspan="2" | Ward || colspan="2" | Population || rowspan="2" | Density<br>(per sq km) || rowspan="2" | Literacy rate (%)
|-
|-
| Urban || Rural
| Urban || Rural
|-
|-
|
| 16185.01 || 8 || 58 || 28 || 537 || 270 || 2109071 || 13678687 || 975 || 47.2
16320.26
|
8
|
58
|
21
|
536
|
204
|
1868314
|
11978836
|
848
|
47.95
|}
|}
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Literacy rate (%)
Literacy rate (%)
|-
|-
|
| Kurigram || 2245.04 || 9 || 3 || 27 || 203 || 72 || 600 || 1872 || 2069273 || 922 || 42.5
Kurigram
|
2296.10
|
9
|
2
|
18
|
123
|
73
|
647
|
1903
|
1792073
|
720
|
33.45
|-
|-
|
| Gaibandha || 2114.77 || 7 || 3 || 27 || 74 || 82 || 1082 || 1250 || 2379255 || 1125 || 42.8
Gaibandha
|
2179.27
|
7
|
2
|
18
|
56
|
82
|
1101
|
1243
|
2138181
|
981
|
35.70
|-
|-
|
| Thakurgaon || 1781.74 || 5 || 3 || 30 || 59 || 51 || 638 || 641 || 1390042 || 780 || 48.7
Thakurgaon
|
1809.52
|
5
|
2
|
18
|
34
|
51
|
643
|
641
|
1214376
|
671
|
41.80
|-
|-
|
| Dinajpur || 3444.30 || 13 || 8 || 75 || 276 || 101 || 1974 || 2131 || 2990128 || 868 || 52.4
Dinajpur
|
3437.98
|
13
|
6
|
57
|
208
|
101
|
2020
|
2143
|
2642850
|
769
|
45.70
|-
|-
|
| Nilphamari || 1546.59 || 6 || 4 || 42 || 82 || 60 || 355 || 361 || 1834231 || 1186 || 44.4
Nilphamari
|
1580.85
|
6
|
3
|
33
|
68
|
61
|
371
|
370
|
1571690
|
994
|
98.80
|-
|-
|
| Panchagarh || 1404.62 || 5 || 2 || 18 || 64 || 43 || 420 || 825 || 987644 || 703 || 51.8
Panchagarh
|
1404.63
|
5
|
1
|
9
|
32
|
43
|
463
|
843
|
836196
|
595
|
43.90
|-
|-
|
| Rangpur || 2400.56 || 8 || 3 || 33 || 197 || 83 || 1197 || 1492 || 2881086 || 1200 || 48.5
Rangpur
|
2370.45
|
8
|
3
|
33
|
203
|
83
|
1215
|
1435
|
2542441
|
1101
|
41.91
|-
|-
|
| Lalmonirhat || 1247.37 || 5 || 2 || 18 || 87 || 45 || 345 || 478 || 1256099 || 1007 || 46.1
Lalmonirhat
|
1241.46
|
5
|
2
|
18
|
86
|
42
|
382
|
876
|
1109343
|
894
|
42.30
|}
|}
''Source''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
''Source''  Bangladesh Population Census 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.


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''Religious institutions'' Mosque 17979, temple 2869, church 60, Buddhist vihara 35, pagoda 24.
''Religious institutions'' Mosque 17979, temple 2869, church 60, Buddhist vihara 35, pagoda 24.


''Literacy rate and educational institutions'' Average literacy 47.95%; male 46.15%, female 34.50%. Educational institutions: university 2, open university 1, college 382, veterinary college 1, technical college12, textile institute 1, BAD college 1, vocational training institute 1, vocational textile institute 1, youth training centre 2, primary teachers training institute (PTI) 1, agricultural training institute 1, veterinary resource training institute 1, BPAD collage 1, law college 1, homeopath college 1, secondary school 1836, primary school 5609, community school 131, kindergarten 25, [[BRAC|brac]] school 29, madrasa 1649. Noted educational institutions: Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (2002), Begum Rokeya University' (2008), Rangpur Medical College (1966), Carmichael College (1916), Government Rokeya Mohila College (1964), Teachers Training College, Rangpur Cadet College (1977), Rangpur Zila School (1832), Dinajpur Zila School (1854), Dinajpur Government Girls' High School (1869), Rangpur Government Girls' School (1876), Nilphamari Government High School (1882), Gaibandha Government Boys' High School (1885), Kurigram Government High School (1895), Sayeedpur Pilot Girls' High School (1904), Thakurgaon Zila School (1904), Thakurgaon Government Boys' High School (1904), Lalmonirhat Government High School (1921), Kurigram Girls' High School (1928).
''Literacy rate and educational institutions'' Average literacy 47.2%; male 50.6%, female 43.8%. Educational institutions: university 2, open university 1, college 382, veterinary college 1, technical college12, textile institute 1, BAD college 1, vocational training institute 1, vocational textile institute 1, youth training centre 2, primary teachers training institute (PTI) 1, agricultural training institute 1, veterinary resource training institute 1, BPAD collage 1, law college 1, homeopath college 1, secondary school 1836, primary school 5609, community school 131, kindergarten 25, [[BRAC|brac]] school 29, madrasa 1649. Noted educational institutions: Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (2002), Begum Rokeya University (2008), Rangpur Medical College (1966), Carmichael College (1916), Government Rokeya Mohila College (1964), Teachers Training College, Rangpur Cadet College (1977), Rangpur Zila School (1832), Dinajpur Zila School (1854), Dinajpur Government Girls' High School (1869), Rangpur Government Girls' School (1876), Nilphamari Government High School (1882), Gaibandha Government Boys' High School (1885), Kurigram Government High School (1895), Sayeedpur Pilot Girls' High School (1904), Thakurgaon Zila School (1904), Thakurgaon Government Boys' High School (1904), Lalmonirhat Government High School (1921), Kurigram Girls' High School (1928).


''Main sources of income'' Agriculture 68.50%, non-agricultural labourer 3.88%, industry 0.69%, commerce 11.20%, transport and communication 3.23%, service 3.96%, construction 2.14%, religious service 0.70%, rent and remittance 0.19% and others 5.51%.
''Main sources of income'' Agriculture 68.50%, non-agricultural labourer 3.88%, industry 0.69%, commerce 11.20%, transport and communication 3.23%, service 3.96%, construction 2.14%, religious service 0.70%, rent and remittance 0.19% and others 5.51%.
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''Health centres'' Hospital 11, upazila health complex 37, health and family welfare centre 198, union health centre 158, clinic 90, satellite clinic 75. [Rajib Mondal]
''Health centres'' Hospital 11, upazila health complex 37, health and family welfare centre 198, union health centre 158, clinic 90, satellite clinic 75. [Rajib Mondal]


'''References'''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural survey report of zilas and upazilas of Rajshahi Division 2007.
'''References'''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001 and 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural survey report of zilas and upazilas of Rajshahi Division 2007.


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Latest revision as of 20:18, 13 October 2023

Rangpur Division area 16185.01 sq km, located in between 25°20' and 26°37' north latitudes and in between 88°50' and 89°53' east longitudes. It is bounded by west bengal state of India on the north, joypurhat, bogra and jamalpur districts on the south, Assam state of India on the east, West Bengal state of India on the west.

Population Total 15787758; male 7881824, female 7905934; Muslim 13582067, Hindu 2086148, Buddhist 2776, Christian 59245 and others 57522.

Water bodies Main rivers: brahmaputra, jamuna, punarbhaba, karatoya, atrai, tista, mahananda. The biggest irrigation project of the country, Tista Barrage Project (length 615 m) is located at Doani of Hatibandha upazila.

Administration Rangpur Division was formed on 25 January 2010. Rangpur division was declared comprising of 8 districts and 58 upazilas of rajshahi Division.

Division
Area
(sq km)		 District Upazila Paurasabha Union Ward Population Density
(per sq km)		 Literacy rate (%)
Urban Rural
16185.01 8 58 28 537 270 2109071 13678687 975 47.2
District

Name of District

Area
(sq km)

Upazila

Municipality

Ward

Mohalla

Union

Mouza

Village

Population

Density
(per sq km)

Literacy rate (%)

Kurigram 2245.04 9 3 27 203 72 600 1872 2069273 922 42.5
Gaibandha 2114.77 7 3 27 74 82 1082 1250 2379255 1125 42.8
Thakurgaon 1781.74 5 3 30 59 51 638 641 1390042 780 48.7
Dinajpur 3444.30 13 8 75 276 101 1974 2131 2990128 868 52.4
Nilphamari 1546.59 6 4 42 82 60 355 361 1834231 1186 44.4
Panchagarh 1404.62 5 2 18 64 43 420 825 987644 703 51.8
Rangpur 2400.56 8 3 33 197 83 1197 1492 2881086 1200 48.5
Lalmonirhat 1247.37 5 2 18 87 45 345 478 1256099 1007 46.1

Source  Bangladesh Population Census 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

Religious institutions Mosque 17979, temple 2869, church 60, Buddhist vihara 35, pagoda 24.

Literacy rate and educational institutions Average literacy 47.2%; male 50.6%, female 43.8%. Educational institutions: university 2, open university 1, college 382, veterinary college 1, technical college12, textile institute 1, BAD college 1, vocational training institute 1, vocational textile institute 1, youth training centre 2, primary teachers training institute (PTI) 1, agricultural training institute 1, veterinary resource training institute 1, BPAD collage 1, law college 1, homeopath college 1, secondary school 1836, primary school 5609, community school 131, kindergarten 25, brac school 29, madrasa 1649. Noted educational institutions: Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (2002), Begum Rokeya University (2008), Rangpur Medical College (1966), Carmichael College (1916), Government Rokeya Mohila College (1964), Teachers Training College, Rangpur Cadet College (1977), Rangpur Zila School (1832), Dinajpur Zila School (1854), Dinajpur Government Girls' High School (1869), Rangpur Government Girls' School (1876), Nilphamari Government High School (1882), Gaibandha Government Boys' High School (1885), Kurigram Government High School (1895), Sayeedpur Pilot Girls' High School (1904), Thakurgaon Zila School (1904), Thakurgaon Government Boys' High School (1904), Lalmonirhat Government High School (1921), Kurigram Girls' High School (1928).

Main sources of income Agriculture 68.50%, non-agricultural labourer 3.88%, industry 0.69%, commerce 11.20%, transport and communication 3.23%, service 3.96%, construction 2.14%, religious service 0.70%, rent and remittance 0.19% and others 5.51%.

Health centres Hospital 11, upazila health complex 37, health and family welfare centre 198, union health centre 158, clinic 90, satellite clinic 75. [Rajib Mondal]

References Bangladesh Population Census 2001 and 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural survey report of zilas and upazilas of Rajshahi Division 2007.

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