Nilphamari District
নীলফামারী
Nilphamari is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Rangpur division. It covers 1,546.6 km² and is home to roughly 2,000,000 people. It is best known for saidpur railway workshop, Nilsagar.
History of Nilphamari
Saidpur developed into a major railway workshop town under British colonial rule in the 19th century, remaining one of the largest railway repair facilities in the subcontinent.
Sunrise and sunset in Nilphamari today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Nilphamari
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Saidpur railway workshop, Nilsagar
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Railway engineering at the Saidpur workshop, rice cultivation, and Teesta-fed irrigation.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Railway-town Anglo-Bengali colonial architecture and heritage centred on Saidpur.
Other districts in Rangpur
Frequently asked questions about Nilphamari
Which division is Nilphamari in?
Nilphamari district belongs to Rangpur division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Nilphamari?
Nilphamari has a population of roughly 2,000,000, across an area of 1,546.6 square kilometres.
What is Nilphamari famous for?
Saidpur railway workshop, Nilsagar
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nilphamari?
The sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 17:37 today in Nilphamari, giving 11:33 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Nilphamari?
Railway engineering at the Saidpur workshop, rice cultivation, and Teesta-fed irrigation.