Balia Mosque
A historic mosque in Thakurgaon.
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ThakurgaonThakurgaon travel guide, Rangpur Division
Thakurgaon lies in the far north-west, bordering West Bengal and drained by the Tangon, Kulik and Nagor rivers. Its best-known sight is the Horinmari mango tree in Baliadangi, a centuries-old giant whose branches spread across about an acre. The district also has the Balia Mosque, an old palace at Ranisankail and newer tea gardens in Baliadangi. About 1.53 million people live in roughly 1,800 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Thakurgaon District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Rangpur Division
- Area
- 1,781 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,533,894
- Density
- 861 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Horinmari Mango Tree
A centuries-old giant mango tree in Baliadangi spreading over about an acre.
ThakurgaonTravel facts
- Best time to visit
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- Estimated costs
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FAQ
Where is Thakurgaon?
Thakurgaon is in Bangladesh's Rangpur Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Thakurgaon?
Places added to this guide: Balia Mosque, Horinmari Mango Tree.
When is the best time to visit Thakurgaon?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is the Horinmari mango tree?
A centuries-old giant mango tree in Baliadangi whose branches spread over roughly an acre.
Which rivers flow through Thakurgaon?
The Tangon, Kulik and Nagor, among others.