Kishoreganj Upazila
Kishoreganj
কিশোরগঞ্জ | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rangpur Division |
| District | Nilphamari District |
| Area | |
• Total | 264.98 km2 (102.31 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
• Total | 246,201 |
| • Density | 929/km2 (2,410/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | Official Map of Kishoreganj |
Kishoreganj (Template:Lang-bn) is an Upazila of Nilphamari District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Geography
Kishoreganj is located at 25°54′40″N 89°01′30″E / 25.9111°N 89.0250°E . It has 52000 units of house hold and total area 264.98 km².
History
This was named by the name of prince Kishore Chandro(Son of Horish Chandro,1800-1900).Kishorganj was known for Nil cultivation under British rulings. It was part Rangpur District and then separated 1983 into Niphamri.
Economics
The fertile land of kishoreganj produces mainly potato, rice, ginger and corn. The seasons first Potato harvest happens here and transported to all main cities at the beginning of December
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Kishoreganj has a population of 246201. Males constitute are 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.[1]
Administrative
Kishoreganj has 11 Unions/Wards, 71 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 72 villages.
Economy=
The city is the commercial hub for the surrounding districts. The city centre has number of government and private banks, insurance companies, residential hotels, Chinese and Indian restaurants, fast food, sweet shops, gift shop and many more. It is one of most important economic zone in Bangladesh, because of its global positioning. It is one of the safest and cheapest place to invest. People here work hard. Recently local businessmen started to invest in garment sector, and they have succeeded to capture a good market position in India, Nepal, Bhutan etc. on their own capability, so govt. also started to think about this success and interested to give it full support. There are also some good markets, shopping malls here. Communication is so good here to run a business.The pottery is also very beautiful and unique.
Culture
Education
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Transport
Sports
See also
References
- ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
| Upazilas of the Rajshahi Division | ||
|---|---|---|
Headquarters: Rajshahi | ||
| Bogra District |  | |
| Joypurhat District | ||
| Naogaon District | ||
| Natore District | ||
| Nawabganj District | ||
| Pabna District | ||
| Rajshahi District | ||
| Sirajganj District | ||
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