As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Magura Sadar upazila had 86,162 households and a population of 380,107. 82,650 (21.74%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. Magura Sadar had an average literacy rate of 52.4%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1000 males. 98,355 (25.88%) of the population lived in urban areas.[2] Ethnic population was 1,844 (0.49%).[3]
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Magura Sadar had a population of 286925. Males constituted 51.41% of the population, and females 48.59%. The population aged 18 or over was 145,777. Magura Sadar had an average literacy rate of 29.6% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 32.4%.[4]
Administration
Magura Sadar Upazila is divided into Magura Municipality and 13 union parishads: Atharokhada, Baroilpolita, Bogia, Chawlia, Gopalgram, Hazipur, Hazrapur, Jagdal, Kosundi, Kuchiamora, Moghi, Raghab Dair, and Satrijitpur. The union parishads are subdivided into 222 mauzas and 241 villages.[2]
Magura Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 61 mahallas.[2]