Chini Mosque, Saidpur
A well-known mosque in Saidpur, Nilphamari.
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NilphamariNilphamari travel guide, Rangpur Division
Nilphamari is a northern district on the Teesta, bordering Cooch Behar in India. Its name recalls the indigo (nil) farms of the colonial era. Saidpur, in the south of the district, has the region's airport and a railway workshop founded in 1870, and the Chini Mosque is one of its landmarks. Other sights include the Nilsagar tank and the Teesta Barrage area. About 2.09 million people live in roughly 1,581 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Nilphamari District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Rangpur Division
- Area
- 1,581 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 2,092,568
- Density
- 1,324 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Nilsagar
A historic large tank with a temple in Nilphamari.
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NilphamariTeesta Barrage
A large irrigation barrage on the Teesta between Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari.
NilphamariTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Nilphamari?
Nilphamari is in Bangladesh's Rangpur Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Nilphamari?
Places added to this guide: Chini Mosque, Saidpur, Nilsagar, Teesta Barrage.
When is the best time to visit Nilphamari?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
Where does the name Nilphamari come from?
It is linked to the indigo (nil) cultivation that was widespread there in the British era.
Which airport serves Nilphamari?
Saidpur Airport, in the south of the district.