Kantajew Temple
A well-known terracotta-decorated temple in Dinajpur.
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DinajpurDinajpur travel guide, Rangpur Division
Dinajpur is a large northern district on the border with West Bengal, drained by the Punarbhaba, Atrai and Dhepa rivers. Its famous Kantajew Temple, built between 1704 and 1722, is covered in terracotta panels telling stories from the epics, and the great Ramsagar tank is a favourite outing. Dinajpur is known for fragrant Katharibhog rice and litchis, has coal deposits, and handles trade through the Hili land port. About 3.32 million people live in roughly 3,444 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Dinajpur District, Bangladesh, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Rangpur Division
- Area
- 3,444 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 3,315,238
- Density
- 963 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Nawabganj National Park
A protected forest national park in Dinajpur district.
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Ramsagar
A huge historic tank near Dinajpur town.
Photo: Abdul Momin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
DinajpurTravel facts
- Best time to visit
- Kantajew Temple: Oct–Mar
- Estimated costs
- No verified information yet
FAQ
Where is Dinajpur?
Dinajpur is in Bangladesh's Rangpur Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Dinajpur?
Places added to this guide: Kantajew Temple, Nawabganj National Park, Ramsagar.
When is the best time to visit Dinajpur?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
When was the Kantajew Temple built?
Between 1704 and 1722.
What is Dinajpur known for?
The Kantajew Temple, Ramsagar, Katharibhog rice and litchis.