Chilmari River Port
A historic river port on the Brahmaputra in Kurigram.
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KurigramKurigram travel guide, Rangpur Division
Kurigram is a river district in the far north, with a long border with India and the Brahmaputra, Dharla, Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers spreading across wide floodplains and chars. River islands such as Char Rajibpur depend on boats, and Chilmari is a historic river port. Cross-border trade passes through the Sonahat land port, and the Dharla Bridge links the north and south of the district. About 2.33 million people live in roughly 2,245 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Kurigram District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Rangpur Division
- Area
- 2,245 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 2,329,161
- Density
- 1,037 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
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FAQ
Where is Kurigram?
Kurigram is in Bangladesh's Rangpur Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Kurigram?
Places added to this guide: Chilmari River Port.
When is the best time to visit Kurigram?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
Which rivers flow through Kurigram?
The Brahmaputra, Dharla, Teesta and Dudhkumar, among others.
What is Chilmari known for?
It is a historic river port on the Brahmaputra in Kurigram district.