Bhurungamari Upazila is the northernmost sub-district of Kurigram District in the Rangpur Division of Bangladesh, covering an area of approximately 236.26 square kilometers. Geographically located between 26°02′ to 26°14′ north latitudes and 89°36′ to 89°48′ east longitudes, it shares its northern and western borders with the Indian states of West Bengal and Assam. The upazila includes 10 union parishads and features numerous villages and mauzas. It had a population of about 231,538 as of the 2011 census, with a literacy rate of 39.57%, which is below the national average. The population is predominantly Muslim, with Hindu and other minority communities also residing there.
The area is characterized by agricultural activity, with significant cultivation of rice (paddy), jute, potatoes, wheat, sugarcane, and bamboo. It also has small-scale fisheries, dairy, and poultry farming. Notable water bodies in the upazila include the Dudhkumar and Phulkumar rivers, along with marshy beels like Diadanga and Sarbajaya. Historically, Bhurungamari has archaeological relics such as the Dewan Khamar Jami Mosque from the Mughal period and the Jahangirpur Zamindar Bari. The locality also has a history of resistance during the Bangladesh Liberation War, notably with the destruction of the Sonahat Bridge to obstruct enemy movement. The upazila is connected by roads and waterways, though transportation infrastructure remains modest.
Administratively, Bhurungamari functions with several government offices, including education, health, women’s affairs, rural development, and cooperative offices. Its main town has urban facilities like schools, markets, and healthcare centers. Despite development challenges, Bhurungamari continues to represent a typical rural economy with emerging potentials rooted in its agricultural base and strategic location near international borders