Teesta Barrage
A large irrigation barrage on the Teesta between Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari.
LalmonirhatLalmonirhat travel guide, Rangpur Division
Lalmonirhat is a narrow northern district along the Teesta, bordering the Indian districts of Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri. It is home to the Teesta Barrage, a major irrigation structure, and the Teesta railway bridge. The Tin Bigha Corridor, a short strip leased from India, links the Bangladeshi enclave of Dahagram–Angarpota to the rest of the district. About 1.43 million people live in roughly 1,247 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Lalmonirhat District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Rangpur Division
- Area
- 1,247 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,428,406
- Density
- 1,145 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Tin Bigha Corridor
The short corridor linking the Dahagram–Angarpota enclave with mainland Bangladesh.
Photo: Kingshuk Mondal / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · Source
LalmonirhatTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Lalmonirhat?
Lalmonirhat is in Bangladesh's Rangpur Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Lalmonirhat?
Places added to this guide: Teesta Barrage, Tin Bigha Corridor.
When is the best time to visit Lalmonirhat?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is the Tin Bigha Corridor?
A short strip of land leased from India that connects the Dahagram–Angarpota enclave with mainland Bangladesh.
What is the Teesta Barrage?
A large irrigation barrage on the Teesta river in the Lalmonirhat area.