Birganj Upazila
| Birganj বীরগঞ্জ | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Birganj Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 26°0′0″N 88°35′0″E / 26.00000°N 88.58333°ECoordinates: 26°0′0″N 88°35′0″E / 26.00000°N 88.58333°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Rangpur Division |
| District | Dinajpur District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 413 km2 (159 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 231,305 |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
Birganj (Bengali: বীরগঞ্জ) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District[1] in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.
Geography
Birganj is located "between 25°48' and 26°04' north latitudes and in between 88°29´ and 88°44´ east longitudes".[1] It is situated on the bank of Dhepa river. Birganj actually situated in the middle point of Dinajpur to Thakurgaon district. The environment of Birganj is perfect for education and business. It has 42323 households and total area 413 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Birgonj has a population of 231305. Males constitute 51.77% of the population, and females 48.23%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 111160. Birgonj has an average literacy rate of 25% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[2]
Administration
Birganj has 11 unions/wards, 187 mauzas/mahallas, and 186 villages.
Notable residents
- Late Prof. Abdullah Al Kafi – (1945 – 2005), Member of Parliament of Jatiyo Sangshad, for Dinajpur-1, distinguished politician and political leader.[3][4][5]
See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
- Birganj a town in northern part Dinajpur district of Bangladesh.
References
- 1 2 Mamtajur Alam Ilu (2012), "Birganj Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal, Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
- ↑ "Dinajpur-1". Election Commission Bangladesh. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ↑ "Obituary reference for Kafi in JS". bdnews24.com. 11 September 2005. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ↑ "JS session adjourned without transacting any business following death of Jamaat MP". bdnews24.com. 11 September 2005. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
| Upazila/Thana: | | |
|---|---|---|
| Upazilas of the Rangpur Division | ||
|---|---|---|
Capital: Rangpur | ||
| Dinajpur District |  | |
| Gaibandha District | ||
| Kurigram District | ||
| Lalmonirhat District | ||
| Nilphamari District | ||
| Panchagarh District | ||
| Rangpur District | ||
| Thakurgaon District | ||