Thakurgaon District, Administrative district in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh
The district spans 1,781 square kilometers in northwestern Bangladesh, sharing borders with Panchagarh District, Dinajpur District, and West Bengal, India.
Established as a mahakuma in 1860 with seven thanas, Thakurgaon gained district status in 1984 and derived its name from the Thakurbari residence.
The population includes Muslim, Hindu, and indigenous communities such as Santal, Oraon, and Munda people, who maintain their traditional practices.
Agriculture employs 76 percent of the population, with major crops including rice, wheat, and sugarcane, supported by rivers like Tangon and Nagar.
The district contains the Jagadal Zamindar Bari residence and preserves traditional crafts of pottery making using local clay and bamboo materials.
Location: Rangpur Division
Capital city: Thakurgaon
Website: http://www.thakurgaon.gov.bd
Shares border with: Panchagarh District, Dinajpur District
Website: http://thakurgaon.gov.bd
GPS coordinates: 26.03444,88.45833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:49
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