| Thakurgaon ঠাকুরগাঁও |
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| Coordinates: 25.95°N 88.25°ECoordinates: 25.95°N 88.25°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rangpur Division |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,809.52 km2 (698.66 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 1,196,429 |
| • Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Literacy rate | |
| • Total | 100.3% |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| • Summer (DST) | BDST (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 5100 |
| Website | Banglapedia Article |
Contents
Administration
Administrator of Zila Porishod: Sadek Koraishi [1]Deputy Commissioner (DC): Mukesh chondra Biswas [2]
Members of ninth Jatiyo Sangsad [3] (2009 - )
Thakurgaon-1: Romesh Chondro Shen [from Awami League], Water Resources MinisterThakurgaon-2: Mohammad Dobirul Islam [from Awami League]
Thakurgaon-3: Hafiz Uddin Ahmed [from Jatiya Party]
Subdistricts
The Upazilas in this district are:There is also another Pirganj upazila under Rangpur district.
Geography
Thakurgaon is in the north west corner of Bangladesh, it is about 467 km from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is surrounded by Dinajpur district on its south, Panchagarh district to the east and India on its west and north sides, it is a part of the Himalayan plain land.History
During British rule Thakurgaon was a tehsil (a district subdivision). In 1947 at the time of the Partition of India, Thakurgaon Subdivision became part of East Pakistan and became part of the newly established Dinajpur District of East Bengal. In 1984 Takurgaon subdivision was split off Dinajpur and became a separate district (i.e. Thakurgaon District).Economy
In Bangladesh as a whole agriculture is the basis of the economy, and Thakurgaon has been striving for a long time to be economically productive, agriculture forming a major part of the districts economy. Thakurgaon produces many agricultural products, such as rice, wheat, sugarcane, seasonal vegetables and fruits etc. The sugarcane plantation - TSM (Thakurgaon Sugar Mill)--is part of the BSFIC. These become the main livelihood of the native. Poultry firms are quite productive business in Thakurgaon, there are several cold-stores in the district. Different businesses for producing and repairing agricultural tools have grown up.However the community's distance from the capital causes difficulties in getting sufficient technical and logistic support and in transporting local products to the national market. It is not easy for the investors to set up their business far away from the center of national trade and commerce.
Religion
The district of Thakurgaon consists 1458 mosques, 1026 temples, 12 churches and 3 tombs.Places of interest
There are various places of interest in the district, these include:- The river of Tangon
- Senua Bridge
- Thakurgaon Sugar Mill Ltd
- Old Air Port, destroyed during the second world war, situated at Modergonj beside of Arazipaickpara
- Jomidar Mosjid at Shibganj
- Ancient Mango Tree, it is the largest Mango tree is Bangladesh.
- Farming tea garden in border area.
- nice Asian highway
- Muktobangla
- The Fair of Nekmordon
- Ramrai Dighi, it is a pond having 50 acres (200,000 m2) of area. A beautiful tourist spot.
- King's Palace
- The river of Kulic
- KhuniaDhighi Memorial
- Palace of King Tonko Nath
- Gorkoi Heritage
- Fun city tourism & Amusement park (in front of the Pirgonj Municipal office)
- 500 acre shal garden on the bank of the Tangon River.
- Ancient Hindu Temples.
