Kishoreganj Upazila

Kishoreganj () is an upazila of Nilphamari District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.
History.
This was named for prince Kishore Chandro (Son of Horish Chandro, 1800-1900). Kishorganj was known for Nil cultivation while under British rule. It was part of Rangpur District and then separated in 1983 into Niphamri.
Geography.
Kishoreganj is located at . It has 52000 households and total area 264.98 km2.
Demographics.
As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Kishoreganj has a population of 340672. Males constitute 51.19% of the population, and females 48.81%. This Upazila's over-eighteen population is 122,233. Kishoreganj has an average literacy rate of 37.9% (7+ years), greater than the national average of 32.4% literate.
Economy.
The fertile land of Kishoreganj produces mainly potato, rice, ginger and corn. The season's first Potato harvest happens here and transported to all main cities at the beginning of December.
Administration.
Kishoreganj Upazila is divided into nine union parishads: Bahagili, Barabhita, Chandkhana, Garagram, Kishoreganj, Magura, Nitai, Putimari, and Ranachandi. The union parishads are subdivided into 51 mauzas and 53 villages.