About Lalmonirhat District, Bangladesh

Lalmonirhat district is located the northern borderline area of Bangladesh. The previous name of the region was “Kamrup Kingdom” when it was once under Kamrup rule. There are many myths about the naming of the region. Some historians think that in the 19Th century when Bengal Duars Rail line was constructed, workers found red (Lal) stone mining in the land of the region. Then it is named Lalmoni and later Lalmonirhat. Some historians think that a female farmer’s leader named Lalmoni along with Nuruldin fought against British soldiers and local landlord and sacrificed her live to establish the rights of the farmers in 1783. Then the region named after her. With the passing of time “Hat” included with the word “Lalmoni” and named Lalmonirhat. During the war of liberation the headquarters of Sector No. 6 was located at Burimari of Lalmonirhat district. Lalmonirhat achieved liberation in 6 December 1971. 01 February 1984 Lalmonirhat subdivision upgraded into district. The Geo position of the district is between 25˚48’ to 26˚27’ North latitudes and between 88˚38’ to 89˚36’ east longitude.

How many Thana and Union in Lalmonirhat District?

The area of Lalmonirhat is 1247.37 Sq Km. It is under Rangpur Division. There are two Municipalities in Lalmonirhat named Lalmonirhat and Patgram. The number of Thana in Lalmonirhat district is 05, named- Lalmonirhat Sadar, Patgram, Aditmary, Kaligonj and Hatibandha. There are 67 Unions, 564 Mauzas and 919 Villages in Lalmonirhat district.

Why is Lalmonirhat District Famous For?

Lalmonirhat District famous for Tin-Bigha Koridor and Burimari Land port. An air base of second world war located in Lalmonirhat.

Famous Foods in Lalmonirhat District

Famous foods in Lalmonirhat district are- multiple dry fish mash with spices, Sugarcane, Harivanga Mango etc.

Famous Persons from Lalmonirhat District

Famous persons born in Lalmonirhat district are- Sheikh Fazlul Karim (Poet), Nuruddin (Farmer Leader), Fakir Maznu Shah (Leader of Fakir Movement), Ramanimohon Roy Chowdhury (Land Lord), Kazi Sheikh Riazuddin (Educationist and Politician), Sherajul Hoque (Poet), Asraf Ali (Language Fighter), Dr Shafia Khatun (Language Fighter and Educationist), Abid Ali (Language Fighter) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Lalmonirhat District

Tourist attractions in Lalmonirhat district are- Tin Bigha Corridor and Dohogram & Angorpota Enclaves, Tush Vander Royal Palace, Teesta Rail Barrage, Graveyard of Ondha Huzur, Chirstchian Missionary College, Air Port, Pateshari Mondir, Hatibandha Hat, Nidaria Mosque, Sindhumati Lake, Hussain Sarabor (Dry Pond), Hala Boter Tol (An ancient banyan tree), Dharla Bridge, Kakina Rajbari, Kabi Bari (house and collections of poet Sheikh Fazlul Karim), etc.

Lalmonirhat District Bordered By-

Lalmonirhat District is bordered by Kuchbihar and Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal (Indian State) to the north, Rangpurdistrict to the south, Kurigram district and Kuchbihar district of West Bengal to the east, Rangpur and Nilphamary districts to the west.

Lalmonirhat District Population Data

The total population of Lalmonirhat district is 14,61,589 (Male- 714,500 and Female- 713,864). Sex ratio is 100:100, Population Density 1172/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.00%. The Literacy Rate of Lalmonirhat district is 65.00%, school attendance rate is 71.00% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Rivers in Lalmonirhat District-

The main rivers of Lalmonirhat distirct are- Teesta, Shingmari, Dharla etc.

Agro Products in Lalmonirhat District

Agro products grow in plenty in Lalmonirhat district are- Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Tobacco, Wheat, Cor, Potato, Tomato, Onion, Chili, Raids, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peanuts, Maize, Oilseed, Mango, Jack fruit, Betel- Nut, Litchi, Papaya etc.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Lalmonirhat district is 5500 and NWD Code is 0591. Total Parliament seat in Lalmonirhat is 03. During the liberation war, Lalmonirhat was under Sector Number 06. Average rainfall of the district is 293.10 cm and urbanization rate of the district is 10.29%.