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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
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Rangpur Division
District	Nilphamari District
Area
• Total	264.98 km2 (102.31 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	261,069
• Density	990/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Website	Official 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 a total area of 264.98 km².

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop. (000)	±%
1981	208	—
1991	246	+18.3%
2001	253	+2.8%
2011	261	+3.2%
Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[2]

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%.[3][4]

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 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.[2]

See also

• Upazilas of Bangladesh
• Districts of Bangladesh
• Divisions of Bangladesh

References

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