Birganj Upazila

Birganj is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.GeographyBirganj is located "between 25°48' and 26°04' north latitudes and in between 88°29´ and 88°44´ east longitudes". 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.DemographicsAs 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.AdministrationBirganj 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.