About Panchagarh District, Bangladesh

Panchagarh District, Bangladesh

Panchagarh district is located in the northern tip of Bangladesh. The previous name of the region was “Pancha- Gaura”. During the British East India Company period, Panchagarh was a police station under Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. At the time of the partition of 1947, it was under Dinajpur district. Sannyasi and Fakir Revolt (1763-1800), Tebhaga Movement (1946) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. It was turned into a subdivision in 1980 and upgraded to a district on 01 February 1984. The area of Panchagarh district is 1404.62 Sq Km.

How many Thana and Union in Panchagarh District

The district is under Rangpur Division. There are two Municipalities in Panchagarh named Boda and Panchagarh. The number of Thana in Panchagarh district is 05, named- Panchagor, Boda, Tetulia, Debigonj and Atoary. There are 67 Unions, 564 Mauzas and 919 Villages in Panchagarh district.

Why is Panchagarh District Famous For?

Panchagarh district historically famous for folk culture specially Bhawaya song. Now a days Panchagarh is famous for Kanchan Jongha view when sky is clear. Panchagarh is also famous for Kazi and Kazi Tea Garden, Maharaja Dighi (Lake). 

Famous Persons from Panchagarh District

Famous persons born in Panchagarh district are- Comrade Mohammad Farhad, Advocate S. Bosirul Alam, Mohammad Sultan (Language Fighter), Mirza Golam Hafiz (Politician), Abdur Rahaman (Film Hero), Jamir Uddin Sarker (Politician), Gobindra Chakroborti, Nazmul Hoque Prodhan, Safiul Alam Prodhan (Politician), Advocate Shirajul Islam (Freedom Fighter), Tarikul Alam etc.

Tourist Attractions in Panchagarh District

Tourist attractions in Panchagarh district are- Panchagor Suger Mill, Rocks Museum, Banglabandha Land Port, Bodeshari Temple, Mirgor, Mirzapur Mosque and Royal Palace, Kartoa Bridge, Core of First Rail-Line of British-India, Railway Colony, Domar Royal Palace, Golkadham Mondir, Moghla Fort, Moydan Lake, Boda Temple, Moharajar Lake, three domed mosque at Mirzapur, Aloakhoa Royal Palace, Dak Banglo (Situated on the bank of river Mahananda facing Darjeeling), Tea Garden, Bhadreswar temple, Shiva-temple, Maharaja Dighi, Vadeswari mosque, Vadeswari temple, Govinda temple, Debiganj Revenue office building, Jagabandhu Thakur-bari, Shurjopuri Aam Gachh (Mango tree), Residence of Raja (King) Tonkonath, Gobindojiu Temple, Harinmari Shibmondir, Baliadangi Shibmondir etc.

Panchagarh District Bordered By

Panchagarh District is bounded by 288 Km long border of Darjeeling district (India) in the north, Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts in the south, Nilphamary district in the east, Dinajpur district and West Bengal (Indian State) in the west.

Panchagarh District Population Data

The total population of Panchagarh district is 11,79,843, sex ratio 101:100, population Density 840/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.60%. The Literacy Rate of Panchagarh district is 73.66%, school attendance rate is 76.29% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Rivers in Panchagarh District

Rivers flow throughout Panchagarh district are- Kartoa, Mohanonda, Atrai, Tangon, Teesta, Nagor, Dahuk, Chawai, Tirnoy, Talma, Kurum, Versa etc.

Agro Products in Panchagarh District

Agro based products grow in plenty in Panchagarh district are- Paddy, Jute, Potato, Sugarcane, Wheat, Vegetables, Tea, Mango, Jack fruit, Guava, Coconut, Litchi, Banana, Black Berry, Papaya, Guava, Coconut, Betel- Nut etc.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Panchagarh district is 5000 and NWD Code is 0568. Total Parliament seat in Panchagarh is 02. During the liberation war, Panchagarh was under Sector Number 06. Urbanization rate of the district is 9.63%.