Date of Formation: On 1st April 1992, Uttar Dinajpur District was created from West Dinajpur District.
Area: 3140 square kilometers
Density of Population: 956 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 60.13 % - Male: 66.65 %, Female: 53.15 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:936
Boundaries of Uttar Dinajpur District
North: Darjeeling District and Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal
South: Malda District and South Dinajpur District, West Bengal
East: Bangladesh
West: Kishanganj District, Purnia District and Katihar District, Bihar
Uttar Dinajpur District Average Rainfall: 1260.4 mm
Uttar Dinajpur District Average Temperature in Summer: 29.51 deg C
Uttar Dinajpur District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.66 deg C
UTTAR DINAJPUR DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers:
Sub Divisions: Raiganj, Islampur
Blocks: Chopra, Goalpokhar-I, Goalpokhar-II, Hemtabad, Islampur, Itahar, Kaliaganj, Karandighi, Raiganj
Assembly Constituencies: Chopra, Goalpokhar, Islampur, Itahar, Kaliaganj, Karandighi, Raiganj
Uttar Dinajpur District Nearby Attractions
1. Raiganj Bird Sanctuary
2. Sap Nikla Forest
3. Temple of Goddess Kali of Baira
4. Temple of Goddess Bhairabi
5. Mosque of Burhana Fakirs
6. Museum at Karnajora
7. Karnajora Park
Uttar Dinajpur District Facts: It is one of the eleven most backward districts in West Bengal that is receiving funds from Backward Region Grant Fund Program. NH 34 and NH 31 pass through this district.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, wheat, mustard, jute, chili, tomato, brinjal, ginger, cabbage, potato, linseed, sugarcane
Major Industries: Das Metal Industries, Valley Prefabs, North Bengal Mini Rice Mills Pvt Ltd, Northern Animated Animal Feed, United Wood Products, Sukumar Polymers Pvt Ltd, West Dinajpur Spinning Mills, Annapurna Foods, Karnajora Milk Chilling Plant, Samrat Steel Industries, Ria Gold Products, Raiganj Polymers Pvt Ltd
Major Educational Institutions: Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad B. Ed College, Sree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya, Dr. Meghnath Saha College, Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya, Kaliyaganj College, Ramit Tandon
What is Uttar Dinajpur District Famous For: Terracota works
Uttar Dinajpur District Pin Codes
Last Updated : Saturday Jun 9 , 2012
