Thakurgaon District Information

Thakurgaon District, Bangladesh

Thakurgaon district is located in the north- western borderline of Bangladesh. With the initiative of a Tagore family, a police station was established nearby the current Thakurgaon Municipality during the East India Company period. The police station was named after them. Thakurgaon subdivision was established in 1860. At the time of Partition in 1947, three police station of Jalpaiguri district and a police station of Kochbihar (current 4 police station of Panchagarh except Atowary), Panchagrah started its new journey as a subdivision with total ten police stations. In 1981, Panchagrah subdivision was separated with Atowary, Panchagrah, Boda, Debiganj and Tetulia police station of Thakurgaon sub division. As a result the geography of Thakurgaon was limited with five police stations. Panchagrah sub division was turned into a district on 01 February 1984 with current five police station. Previously it was included with Dinajpur District.

Geographical Location of Thakurgaon District

* Coordinates: 26.033°N, 88.450°E

 

* Borders: It is bordered by India to the west and north, Panchagarh to the northwest, Dinajpur to the south, and Nilphamari to the east.

 

* Rivers: Key rivers include the Tangon, Nagar, and Kulik.

 

Administrative Divisions

* Upazilas (Sub-Districts): Thakurgaon Sadar, Pirganj, Ranishankoil, Haripur, and Baliadangi.

* Municipality: Thakurgaon Municipality.

 

Population

* The district has a diverse population comprising different ethnic groups and religions, including Bengali Muslims, Hindus, and some indigenous communities like the Santals.

 

Economy in Thakurgaon District

* Agriculture: The backbone of Thakurgaon's economy. Major crops include rice, wheat, maize, jute, and sugarcane. The district is also known for its production of fruits such as mangoes, litchis, and jackfruit.

* Industry: There are small-scale industries, including sugar mills and rice mills. The Thakurgaon Sugar Mills is a notable industrial establishment.

 

Education

* The district has a good number of educational institutions, including Thakurgaon Government College, Thakurgaon Polytechnic Institute, and several high schools.

 * Literacy rates have been improving due to government and non-government initiatives.

Culture

* Festivals: Like other parts of Bangladesh, Thakurgaon celebrates traditional festivals such as Durga Puja, Eid, and Nabanna (Harvest Festival).

 * Crafts: The district is known for its handicrafts and traditional weaving.

 

Transportation in Thakurgaon District

* Road: Well-connected by roads to other major districts.

 * Railway: There is a rail link connecting Thakurgaon to Dhaka and other parts of the country.

 * Air: The nearest airport is in Saidpur, approximately 50 kilometers away.

Tourist Attractions in Thakurgaon District

Thaguregaon Sugar Mill, Ranishagor Lake, Ranishankar Royal Palace, Haripur Royal Palace, Pirgonj Fun City, Senua Bridge, Gorakkhya Nath Temple and adjecent Kupa and Inscription, Haripur Royal Palace, Bolaka Park, Core of Ancient Building, Jagadal Royal Palace, Thakurgaon Power Plant, Tongnath Royal Palace, Old Air Port (Destroyed during the Second World War), Jomidar Mosjid at Shibganj, Jamalpur Jame Mosque, Surjapuri Ancient Mango Tree at Baliadangi, Ramrai Lake, Khunia Lake, Gorkoi Heritage, The river of Kulic, Khunia Dhighi Memorial, Harinmari Shibmondir, Gobinda Nagor Temple, Koram Khan Garh, Tangon Dam, Shapla Peala Lake, Bangla Garh, Malduar Royal Palace etc.

Thakurgaon is a peaceful and culturally vibrant district that showcases the essence of rural Bangladesh while steadily moving towards modernization.