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At a glance Nilphamari

Located approximately 400 kilometers northwest of the capital, Dhaka, Nilphamari District covers an area of 1,821 square kilometers and is situated just north of the Tropic of Cancer. It is bordered by Rangpur and Lalmonirhat districts to the east, Rangpur and Dinajpur to the south, Dinajpur and Panchagarh to the west, and India's Siliguri district to the north. About 90% of the district’s simple and hardworking population is engaged in agriculture in some form. The vast, flat lands of Nilphamari yield abundant harvests of rice, wheat, potatoes, tobacco, and a variety of other crops each year. Nilphamari is the birthplace of several distinguished individuals, including artist Haralal Roy, Mahesh Chandra Roy, and Rathindra Nath Roy. The Teesta Irrigation Project, the largest of its kind in the country, plays a crucial role in boosting agricultural production by providing extensive irrigation and supplementary irrigation facilities. However, the Teesta River, flowing through the northeastern part of the district, continues to pose challenges, particularly for the upazilas of Dimla and Jaldhaka, where seasonal flooding remains a persistent issue. Strategically located at the heart of the greater Rangpur-Dinajpur region, Nilphamari’s Syedpur area is a major contributor to the national economy through its vibrant small-scale industries. Syedpur is also home to the country's largest railway workshop, further underscoring its industrial significance. In addition, the Uttara Export Processing Zone (EPZ) has been playing a leading role in generating employment and earning foreign currency. The vast Nilsagar lake stands as one of the district’s key tourist attractions. The recently launched Nil Sagar Intercity Express train service has further enhanced connectivity, contributing significantly to the region’s communication infrastructure.


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01 Area

1,643.40 sq. km
02 Geographical Location

25°44′ to 26°19′ N, 88°46′ E
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Population (2022)


Total: 2,092,568
Male: 1,041,802
Female: 1,050,712
Hijra: 54
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Population Density		 1,274 per sq. km
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Occupation

Farmer: 45.28%, Agri. Laborer: 27.81%, Day Laborer: 3.42%, Business: 8.65%, Service: 6.07%, Others: 8.77%
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Religion		 Muslim: 84.29%, Hindu: 15.66%, Christian: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Others: 0.004%
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Parliamentary Seats		 4
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Upazilas		 6 (Nilphamari Sadar, Saidpur, Domar, Dimla, Jaldhaka, Kishoreganj)
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Municipalities		 4 (Nilphamari Sadar, Saidpur, Domar, Jaldhaka)
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Unions		 60
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Mouzas		 370
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Villages		 378
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Border with India		 50.90 km
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BOPs		 11
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Total Land		 158,577.77 hectares
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Arable Land		 126,133 hectares
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Irrigated Land		 114,000 hectares
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Forest Area		 1,346.15 acres
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Wetland Area		 1,109.03 acres
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Urban Area		 96.561 sq. km (Nilphamari: 24.50, Jaldhaka: 28.22, Domar: 9.421, Saidpur: 34.42)
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Food Surplus		 285,906 metric tons
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Hospitals		 9
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Diabetic Clinics		 2
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Maternal & Child Welfare Centers		 2
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Family Welfare Centers		 55
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Primary Schools		 940 (Govt: 472, Private: 439, Community: 29)
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Secondary Schools		 295 (Govt: 5, Private: 192, Junior: 98)
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Colleges		 45 (Govt: 4, Private: 41)
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Technical Training Centers		 19 (Govt: 2, Private: 17)
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PTI		 1
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Madrasahs		 164 (Kamil: 1, Fazil: 14, Alim: 24, Dakhil: 115)
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Literacy Rate		 69.23% (2022)
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Paved Roads		 470 km
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Unpaved Roads		 3,592 km
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Railway Stations		 9
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Railway Tracks		 63 km
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Railway Workshop		 1
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Airport		 1
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Public Libraries		 6
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Religious Institutions		 Mosques: 2,514, Temples: 371, Churches: 2
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Registered NGOs		 28
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Orphanages		 8
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Fire Stations		 3
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Cold Storages		 6
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Food Warehouses		 34 (LSD: 7)
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Markets & Bazaars		 98
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Post Offices		 107
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Cantonment		 1
49 Tourist Attractions


Nil Sagar, Harishchandra’s Path, Dharmapal’s Fort, Kundapukur Mazar, Moynamoti Fort, Bhimer Mayer Chula
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Union Land Offices		 60
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Municipal Land Offices		 3
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Major Rivers		 Teesta, Buriteesta, Burikhora, Charalkata, Deonai, Bamandanga
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Teesta Canal Length		 1,004 km
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Ashrayan Projects		 7
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Ideal Villages		 42
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Families Rehabilitated		 1,090
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Red Crescent		 1
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Shilpakala Academy		 1
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Chamber of Commerce		 1