According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Nawabganj Upazila had 70,757 households and a population of 318,811. 66,367 (20.82%) were under 10 years of age. Nawabganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 57.8%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1135 females per 1000 males. 16,917 (5.31%) lived in urban areas.[3][4]
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Nawabganj had a population of 269,189. Males constituted 49.31% of the population, and females 50.69%. 134,813 residents were over eighteen. Nawabganj had an average literacy rate of 34.5% (7+ years). For reference, the national average is 32.4%.[5]
Nawabganj Thana, now an Upazila, was established in 1974.
Political parties
Many political parties are currently active in Nawabganj. The most popular parties include Bangladesh Awami League, which runs as Nawabganj Upazila Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which runs as Nawabganj Upazila BNP and the Jatiyo Party, which runs as Nawabganj Upazila Jatiyo Party
Politicians
A big number of politicians come from Nawabganj. The notable are:
Nawabganj Upazila is divided into 14 union parishads: Agla, Bakshanagar, Bandura, Barrah, Baruakhali, Churain, Galimpur, Jantrail, Joykrishnapur, Kailail, Kalakopa, Nayansree, Shekaripara, and Sholla. The Union parishads are subdivided into 190 mauzas and 342 villages.[6]