District Profile

Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat is a northern district of Rangpur Division known for agriculture, Teesta floodplain landscapes, and historic transport links. Lalmonirhat town is the district headquarters and the main administrative center.

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Fajr04:48
Sunrise05:51
Dhuhr11:54
Asr15:21
Maghrib17:57
Isha19:00

Overview

Lalmonirhat is a northern district of Rangpur Division known for agriculture, Teesta floodplain landscapes, and historic transport links. Lalmonirhat town is the district headquarters and the main administrative center.

History & Background

The district developed from the larger northern frontier zone and later emerged as a separate district. Railway and overland links helped shape its regional importance.

Geographic Overview

Location: northern Bangladesh on the Teesta floodplain near the Indian border. Agricultural lowlands and river-shaped terrain dominate the landscape.

Administrative Structure

Headquarters: Lalmonirhat

Subdivisions: 5 upazilas

Current upazilas in this database are linked separately through the upazilas table.

Demographics

Lalmonirhat is predominantly Bengali-speaking and majority Muslim, with Hindu and other minority communities also present. Population is spread across rural settlements and small town centers.

Education & Institutions

The district includes schools, colleges, madrasas, and local technical institutions serving northern rural communities.

Economy & Culture

Economy and culture: agriculture, trade, transport, and floodplain livelihoods define Lalmonirhat.