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{{Infobox settlement
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| official_name = Kishoreganj
| official_name = Kishoreganj
| native_name = কিশোরগঞ্জ
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| postal_code = 5320<ref name="postalcode">{{Cite web |url=https://bdpost.portal.gov.bd/site/page/cdf5fbd9-ab60-404f-8ca4-ff6238b009a0 |title=Bangladesh Postal Code |date=21 October 2024 |publisher=Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh |location=Dhaka}}</ref>
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'''Kishoreganj''' ({{lang-bn|কিশোরগঞ্জ}}) is an [[upazila]] of [[Nilphamari District]] in the Division of [[Rangpur Division|Rangpur]], [[Bangladesh]].<ref name=Banglapedia>{{citation
'''Kishoreganj''' ({{langx|bn|কিশোরগঞ্জ}}) is an [[upazila]] of [[Nilphamari District]] in the Division of [[Rangpur Division|Rangpur]], [[Bangladesh]].<ref name=Banglapedia>{{citation
|author=Md. Azizul Islam Promanik
|author=Md. Azizul Islam Promanik
|chapter=Kishoreganj Upazila (Nilphamari)
|chapter=Kishoreganj Upazila (Nilphamari)
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==History==
==History==
The upazila was named after Prince Kishore Chandro, son of Horish Chandro (1800–1900). Kishorganj was known for Nil cultivation while under British ruling. It was part of [[Rangpur District]] and later separated and merged with Nilphamati district in 1983.
The upazila was named after Prince Kishore Chandro, son of Horish Chandro (1800–1900). Kishorganj was known for Nil cultivation while under British ruling. It was part of Nilphamari Mohokuma of [[Rangpur District]]. When Nilphamari became separate district, it became a Upazila of that district in 1983.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Kishoreganj is located at {{coord|25.9111|N|89.0250|E|}}. It has a total area of 264.98&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.
Kishoreganj is located at {{coord|25.9111|N|89.0250|E|}}. It has a total area of 205.01&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The upazila is bounded by [[Jaldhaka Upazila|Jaldhaka upazila]] on the north, [[Taraganj Upazila|Taraganj upazila]] on the south, [[Gangachara Upazila|Gangachara upazila]] on the east, [[Nilphamari Sadar Upazila|Nilphamari sadar]] and [[Saidpur Upazila|Saidpur]] upazilas on the west.<ref name="Banglapedia" />


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|source = <br>Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics<ref name="district-stats" />
|source = <br>Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics<ref name="census2011"/>
|1981 |208
|1981 |208
|1991 |246
|1991 |246
|2001 |253
|2001 |253
|2011 |261
|2011 |261
|2022 |269
}}
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According to the [[2011 Bangladesh census]], Kishoreganj Upazila had 65,798 households and a population of 261,069, 3.2% of whom lived in urban areas. 11.0% of the population was under the age of 5. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 38.5%, compared to the national average of 51.8%.<ref name="community">{{cite web |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Nilphamari.pdf |title=Community Report: Nilphamari |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=Population & Housing Census 2011 |publisher=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |format=PDF |access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://203.112.218.66/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/Census2011/Bangladesh_glance.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2011: Bangladesh at a Glance |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |format=PDF |access-date=21 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728231735/http://203.112.218.66/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/Census2011/Bangladesh_glance.pdf |archive-date=28 July 2014}}</ref>
|title=Religions in Kishoreganj Upazila (2022)<ref name="2022census">{{Cite book |url=http://nsds.bbs.gov.bd/storage/files/1/Publications/PHCensus/Rangpur/District%20Report%20Nilphamari.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Nilphamari |date=June 2024 |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]] |isbn=978-984-475-285-6 |series= District Series |location=Dhaka |pages=}}</ref>
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According to the [[2011 Bangladesh census|2011 Census of Bangladesh]], Kishoreganj Upazila had 65,798 households and a population of 261,069. 65,155 (24.96%) were under 10 years of age. Kishoreganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 38.48%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males. 8,444 (3.23%) lived in urban areas.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Nilphamari |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Nilphamari.pdf |website=bbs.gov.bd |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref><ref name="community">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Community Tables: Nilphamari district |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Nilphamari.pdf |website=bbs.gov.bd |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>

As of the [[1991 Bangladesh census]], Kishoreganj has a population of 246201. Males constitute 51.19% of the population, and females 48.81%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 122233. Kishoreganj has an average literacy rate of 18.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.<ref name="census">{{cite web | accessdate = November 10, 2006 | url = http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20050327072826/http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archivedate = 2005-03-27 | title = Population Census Wing, BBS.}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==
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==Administration==
==Administration==
Kishoreganj Thana, now an upazila, was formed in 1921.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kishoreganj Upazila (Nilphamari) - Banglapedia |url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Kishoreganj_Upazila_(Nilphamari) |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=en.banglapedia.org |language=en}}</ref>Kishoreganj was part of Dimla thana of Nilphamari Mohokuma before becoming a separate thana.
Kishoreganj Upazila is divided into nine [[union parishad]]s: Bahagili, Barabhita, Chandkhana, Garagram, Kishoreganj, Magura, Nitai, Putimari, and Ranachandi. The union parishads are subdivided into 51 mauzas and 53 villages.<ref name="district-stats">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/Nilphamari.pdf |url-status=dead |title=District Statistics 2011: Nilphamari |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113190036/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/Nilphamari.pdf |archive-date=13 November 2014 |access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref>

Kishoreganj Upazila is divided into nine [[union parishad]]s: Bahagili, Barabhita, Chandkhana, Garagram, Kishoreganj, Magura, Nitai, Putimari, and Ranachandi. The union parishads are subdivided into 51 mauzas and 53 villages.<ref name="census2011"/>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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{{Nilphamari District}}
{{Nilphamari District}}

Latest revision as of 12:39, 23 October 2024

Kishoreganj
কিশোরগঞ্জ
Upazila
View of island in Jamuneshwari River
View of island in Jamuneshwari River
Location of Kishoreganj
Coordinates: 25°54.7′N 89°1.5′E / 25.9117°N 89.0250°E / 25.9117; 89.0250
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRangpur
DistrictNilphamari
Area
 • Total
205.01 km2 (79.15 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
269,332
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
5320[2]
WebsiteOfficial Map of Kishoreganj

Kishoreganj (Bengali: কিশোরগঞ্জ) is an upazila of Nilphamari District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.[3]

History

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The upazila was named after Prince Kishore Chandro, son of Horish Chandro (1800–1900). Kishorganj was known for Nil cultivation while under British ruling. It was part of Nilphamari Mohokuma of Rangpur District. When Nilphamari became separate district, it became a Upazila of that district in 1983.

Geography

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Kishoreganj is located at 25°54′40″N 89°01′30″E / 25.9111°N 89.0250°E / 25.9111; 89.0250. It has a total area of 205.01 km2. The upazila is bounded by Jaldhaka upazila on the north, Taraganj upazila on the south, Gangachara upazila on the east, Nilphamari sadar and Saidpur upazilas on the west.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop. (000) ±%
1981 208—    
1991 246+18.3%
2001 253+2.8%
2011 261+3.2%
2022 269+3.1%
Source:
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[4]
Religions in Kishoreganj Upazila (2022)[5]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 84.14%
Hinduism
 
 15.81%
Other or not stated
 
 0.05%

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Kishoreganj Upazila had 65,798 households and a population of 261,069. 65,155 (24.96%) were under 10 years of age. Kishoreganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 38.48%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1000 males. 8,444 (3.23%) lived in urban areas.[4][6]

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Kishoreganj has a population of 246201. Males constitute 51.19% of the population, and females 48.81%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 122233. Kishoreganj has an average literacy rate of 18.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[7]

Economy

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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

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Kishoreganj Thana, now an upazila, was formed in 1921.[8]Kishoreganj was part of Dimla thana of Nilphamari Mohokuma before becoming a separate thana.

Kishoreganj Upazila is divided into nine union parishads: Bahagili, Barabhita, Chandkhana, Garagram, Kishoreganj, Magura, Nitai, Putimari, and Ranachandi. The union parishads are subdivided into 51 mauzas and 53 villages.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 403. ISBN 978-9844752016.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 21 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b 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
  4. ^ a b c "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Nilphamari" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  5. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Nilphamari (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-285-6.
  6. ^ "Community Tables: Nilphamari district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
  7. ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  8. ^ "Kishoreganj Upazila (Nilphamari) - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2023-02-22.


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