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According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Sapahar Upazila had 36,232 households and a population of 161,792. 34,245 (21.17%) were under 10 years of age. Sapahar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 42.19%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1000 males. 12,696 (7.85%) lived in urban areas.[4] Ethnic population was 5,520 (3.41%), of which Santal were 1,851, Oraon 1,568 and Barman 796.[5]
Economy
Most of the people of the Sapahar Upazila depends on agriculture for a living. The main corps are mango, paddy, wheat, mustard, and vegetables.[1]
Points of interest
Jobay Beel
Administration
Sapahar Thana was formed in 1979. It was turned into an upazila in 1985.[1]
The Upazila is divided into six union parishads: Aihai, Goala, Pathari, Sapahar, Shiranti, and Tilna. The union parishads are subdivided into 151 mauzas and 232 villages.[4]
Town profile
Sapahar Sadar Town covers an area of 8.4 square kilometres (3.2 sq mi).[1] The town area consists of ward no. 1, 2, 4 and partially 3. According to the census of 2011, It has a population of 12696. About 2924 households are situated here.[citation needed]