Kishoreganj Upazila


Kishoreganj is an Upazila of Nilphamari District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.

History

This was named for prince Kishore Chandro. Kishorganj was known for Nil cultivation while under British rule. It was part of Rangpur District and then separated in 1983 into Niphamri.

Geography

Kishoreganj is located at. It has 52000 households and total area 264.98 km².

Demographics

As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Kishoreganj has a population of 340672. Males constitute 51.19% of the population, and females 48.81%. This Upazila's over-eighteen population is 122,233. Kishoreganj has an average literacy rate of 37.9%, greater than the national average of 32.4% literate.

Economy

The fertile land of Kishoreganj produces mainly potato, rice, ginger and corn. The season's first Potato harvest happens here and transported to all main cities at the beginning of December.

Administration

Kishoreganj has 9 Unions/Wards, 50 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 53 villages.