Chalan Beel
A vast wetland spreading across Natore, Pabna and Sirajganj.
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NatoreNatore travel guide, Rajshahi Division
Natore lies in the heart of Rajshahi Division, with the Padma at its southern tip, the Atrai flowing through its centre and part of the Chalan Beel, a vast wetland, in the east. The Natore Rajbari, palace of the 18th-century Rani Bhabani, and the Uttara Gonobhaban at Dighapatia are its best-known landmarks. The town is famous for the milk sweet kacha golla, and the district runs two sugar mills. About 1.86 million people live in roughly 1,900 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Natore District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Rajshahi Division
- Area
- 1,900 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,859,921
- Density
- 979 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Natore Rajbari
The palace complex of the 18th-century Rani Bhabani in Natore.
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Uttara Gonobhaban
A former royal palace at Dighapatia, Natore, now an official residence.
Photo: Shariful iea / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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FAQ
Where is Natore?
Natore is in Bangladesh's Rajshahi Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Natore?
Places added to this guide: Chalan Beel, Natore Rajbari, Uttara Gonobhaban.
When is the best time to visit Natore?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is the Uttara Gonobhaban?
A former royal palace at Dighapatia in Natore, now used as an official residence in the north.
What is Chalan Beel?
A large wetland spreading across parts of Natore, Pabna and Sirajganj.