The population of the region is 30,201,873 (3
crore) as per the 2011 census. Majority of the population follow
Islam, followed by
Hinduism, the largest minority.
In West Bengal (India)
The population of the region is 17,211,010 (1.7
crore) as per the 2011 census. Majority of the population follow
Hinduism, followed by
Islam. Small but significant population follow
Christianity and
Buddhism.
Rajshahi, is a metropolitan city and the district headquarters of
Rajshahi district and the divisional capital of
Rajshahi division. The city has an excellent railway transport system.
Pabna, is the district headquarters of
Pabna district. It is an important city situated on the bank of
Padma River.
Jagannath Temple is one of the most beautiful Hindu temples in northern Bengal in this city.
Bogra, is a major city located in the
Bogra district, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. It is a major commercial hub. It is also known as the capital of North Bengal in Bangladesh. Bogra is considered the oldest city of Bengal, dating to the reign of the Great Emperor
Ashoka, who ruled India from 268 to 232 BCE.
Joypurhat Sadar, is the capital of
Joypurhat District. Joypurhat Sugar Mill's Limited is the largest autonomous sugar mill in
Bangladesh which is in this city. Pagla Dewan Boddhovumi is one of Bangladesh's most important monuments.
Panchagarh, is the northernmost city of Bangladesh. It has beautiful tea gardens.
Chapainawabganj Sadar, is the district headquarters of
Chapainawabganj District, the westernmost town in Bangladesh. It is called the capital of the
mango in Bangladesh because it is this summer fruit that is the main product that sustains the economy of
Chapainawabganj District. Most of the land of this district is full of mango orchards where various kinds of mango are produced. The economy is surrounded by the production of the mango.
Naogaon, is the district headquarters of
Naogaon District. It is in the central part of the historical
Varendra region of
Bengal.
Naogaon District is the top listed district in the side of rice production and has the highest number of rice processing mills of any district in Bangladesh. Naogaon District is considered the bread basket of Bangladesh.
Dinajpur, is a city in Dinajpur District.
Kantajew Temple, a late-medieval
Hindu temple is one of the most beautiful Hindu temples in northern Bengal in this city. The percentage of
literacy in the city is 85.05% which is quite high compared with that of other cities in Bangladesh.
Jalpaiguri, once the most important town and the home to the tea industry and the headquarters of the
Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal. The city is home to the Circuit Bench of the
Kolkata High Court and features the newly built-up Jalpaiguri Medical College. Lying, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from one another, Siliguri and Jalpaiguri both merge up to be the largest metropolis of the region.
Kalimpong, is a hill station of the region. It is the 21st district of West Bengal.
Malbazar, is one of the most important towns of North Bengal and is known for its scenic beauty and tea gardens around.
Maynaguri, is also one of the most important towns in North Bengal, which is situated at the junction of several cities and connects Jalpaiguri, Malbazar, Dhupguri, Mathabhanga, Changrabandha, etc. with one other. It is also one of the most important business locations and is known as the 'Gateway to the Dooars'.
Siliguri, is the largest city of North Bengal and its commercial and transport hub.
University of North Bengal[1] is situated at Raja Rammohanpur and
North Bengal Medical College and Hospital are situated at Sushrutanagar in this town. Lying, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from one another, Siliguri and Jalpaiguri both merge up to be the largest metropolis of the region.
Totopara, is a small village in
Alipurduar district, and home to one of the last remaining ethnic tribes of the regions – the
Totos.
Tufanganj, is a city and municipality of Cooch Behar district and one of the most commercial cities in this region. A mental hospital is situated in this town and it is also known as the "Gateway of Assam".