Kurigram District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kurigram
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Location of Kurigram in Bangladesh
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rangpur Division |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,245.04 km2 (866.81 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011 census)
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| • Total | 2,069,273 |
| • Density | 921.7087/km2 (2,387.215/sq mi) |
| Literacy rate | |
| • Total | 56% |
| Time zone | UTC+06:00 (BST) |
| Postal code |
5600
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Kurigram District is located in the Rangpur Division, in Northern Bangladesh. It is situated in the northern part of Bangladesh and under Rangpur Division. It was established as a district in 1984.
Language
Most people speak Bengali, people can speak in English as well. English is known better in the city than in the village areas.
Economy
From ancient times, Kurigram has been a land of agriculture. The major economic products are Rice, jute (called the golden fiber of Bangladesh), wheat, tobacco, potato etc.
During winter season, when ground water level is usually lower than rainy season, people use irrigation systems to cultivate several high yielding varieties of rice. Cold storage is also adding value to the economy of this district by preserving agricultural products especially potato during the hot summer season.
Food
Rice and vegetable, meat and fish curries are the common foods of this district like other parts of Bangladesh. Various kinds of fresh water fish are widely available in the district. These fish are usually collected from the several rivers flowing through the heart of the district.
People usually celebrate the seasons with various kinds of foods. In winter for example, you can enjoy the sweet juice of a date tree.
See also
In Spanish: Kurigram (zila) para niños
