Shahbazpur Union, Sarail facts for kids

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Shahbazpur Union, Sarail Location in Bangladesh
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Chittagong Division
District	Brahmanbaria District
Upazila	Sarail Upazila
Area
• Total	23.2 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	29,757
• Density	1,282.6/km2 (3,322/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
Postal code	3431

Shahbazpur (Bengali: শাহবাজপুর) is a union parishad under Sarail Upazila of Brahmanbaria District in the Chittagong Division of eastern Bangladesh.

Geography

Shahbazpur Union has a total area of 5,724 acres (2,316 ha).

Demographics

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Shahbazpur Union had 5,606 households and a population of 29,757. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 47.1%, compared to the national average of 51.8%. 53.8% of the employed population was engaged in agricultural work.

Administration

Shahbazpur Union is divided into 4 mauzas: Bara Dhitpur, Jadabpur, Noagoan, and Sahbazpur.

Transport

Shahbazpur Union is on the N2 national highway connecting Dhaka and Sylhet.

Education

According to Banglapedia, Shahbazpur Multilateral High School, founded in 1907, is a notable secondary school.

Notable People

• Nurul Amin, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan during Bangladesh Liberation War.