About Rajshahi District, Bangladesh

The previous name of the region was “Barendravhumi”. Rajshahi district was a part of Pundrubardhan of the ancient Banga State. The capital of Vijoy Sen was located 9 miles away to the west of Rajshahi town. Indigo resistance movement spread over Rajshahi during 1859-60. During the mass upsurge in 1969 Dr. Shamsuzzoha, a prominent professor of Rajshahi University was killed when the great soul stood forward to protect his students. Rajshahi district was established in 1772. Maldaha, Bogra, Pabna, Natore and Nawabganj districts were established dividing this district. The Geo position of the district is between 24˚07’ to 24˚43’ North latitudes and between 88˚17’ to 88˚58’ east longitude.

How many Thana and Union in Rajshahi District?

The area of Rajshahi is 2425.37 Sq Km. It is a divisional Headquarter also. There are a city corporation 14 Municipalities in Rajshahi named Kesharhat, Bagha, Arani, Tanore, Katakhali, Mundumala, Charghat, Noahata, Godagari, Puthia, Durgapur, Bhabaniganj, Kakanhat and Tahirpur. The number of Thana in Rajshahi district is 13, named- Patia, Paba, Rajpara, Bagmara, Tanore, Boalia, Mohonpur, Charghat, Bagha, Godagari, Durgapur, Motihar and Sah-Makhdum. There are 71 Unions, 1393 Mauzas and 1727 Villages outside of metro area in Rajshahi District.

Why is Rajshahi District Famous For?

Rajshahi district famous for its historical Silk industry. That's why Rajshahi is called Silk city. Rajshahi is also famous for its mouth watering mango and litchi. Rajshahi is also famous for Barendra Research Center. It is one of the oldest such kind of center in nationwide. 

Famous Persons from Rajshahi

Famous persons born in Rajshahi district are- Abdul Ahad, Abul Hasanat, Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Charu Mazumder, Dhirendra Nath Sarker, Monjur Morshed (Literate Personality), Shelina Hossain (Literate Personality), Tarikul Islam, Mirza Yousouf Ali, Ayen Uddin, Hazrat Shah Mokhdum (R), A. H. M. Kamruzzaman (Politician), Martyr Prof. Samsuddoha, Mir Azizur Rahaman (Poet), Endru Kishor (Singer) etc.

Famous Tourist Attractions in Rajshahi

Famous Tourist attractions in Rajshahi are- Shah Mokhdum Mazar, Bagha Mosque, Rajshahi Sugar Mills, Borendra Museum, Silk Industry, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi Medical College, Barokuthi, Sarda Police Training Center, Antique of Putia, Godagari Royal Palace, Graveyard of Mirza Alikuli Beg, Porsha Royal Palace, Bhubon Mohon Park, Rajshahi Cadet College, Puthia Temple Complex, Kismat Madia Mosque, Tomb of Hazrat Shah Sultan, Bara Kuthi, Talando Shiva Mandir etc.

Rajshahi District Bordered By-

Rajshahi District is bordered by Naogaon district to the north, Kushtia district, West Bengal (Indian State), and the Ganga River to the south, Natore district to the east and Chapai Nawabganj district to the west.

Rajshahi District Population

The total population of Rajshahi district is 29,15,009. Sex ratio is 102:100, Population Density 1202/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.00%. The Literacy Rate of Rajshahi district is 53.00% (Male- 55.80% and Female- 50.10%). School attendance rate is 58.90% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Rivers in Rajshahi District

Rivers flow throughout Rajshahi district are- Padma, Jamuna, Atrai, Mohanonda, Gur, Musakhan, Nandakuja Gumani, Norod, Boral etc.

Agro Products in Rajshahi District

Agro products grow in plenty in Rajshahi district are- Mango, Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Litchi, Pulse, Wheat, Tobacco, Peanuts, Betel, Betel- Nuts etc.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Rajshahi district is 6000 and NWD Code is 0821. Total Parliament seat in Rajshahi is 06. During the liberation war, Rajshahi was under Sector Number 07. Urbanization rate of the district is 32.93%.