Durmut Union
দুরমুট ইউনিয়ন | |
|---|---|
Union council | |
| Coordinates: 25°10′N 89°52′E / 25.167°N 89.867°E / 25.167; 89.867 | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Mymensingh Division |
| District | Jamalpur District |
| Upazila | Melandaha Upazila |
| Time zone | UTC+06:00 (BST) |
| Postal code | 2021 |
| Website | durmotup.jamalpur.gov.bd |
Durmut Union (দুরমুট ইউনিয়ন) is one of the 11 unions of Melandaha Upazila, Jamalpur District, in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh.[1]
Geography
The union lies in the northern part of Melandaha Upazila, within the old Brahmaputra floodplain. The Jhinai River and several beels (Burungi Beel, Silan Beel) run through or near the area. Like much of the upazila, Durmut is low-lying and frequently affected by seasonal flooding.[2]
Demographics
No separate census figures are published for individual unions, but the 2011 census recorded 313,182 people in Melandaha Upazila (density roughly 1,210 people/km2). Almost the entire population is Muslim, with a small Hindu minority.[2]
A 2014 local disaster-management report listed 1,011 households in Durmut Union.[3]
Administration
Durmut is governed by an elected Union Parishad. The official website (durmotup.jamalpur.gov.bd) provides citizen services, budget documents and contact details of the chairman and members.[4]
A branch post office (PIN 2021) and branches of Rupali Bank and Grameen Bank operate in Durmut Bazar.[5]
In 2014 only 60% of households had hygienic latrines; local NGOs (BRAC, ASA) have since worked to raise coverage.[6]
History
The area formed part of Melandaha Thana (police station) created in 1925, which became a full upazila in 1983.[2]
During the 1971 Liberation War, mujahideen carried out several operations around Durmut and nearby villages; clashes took place at Poyla Bridge and Khasimara.[2]
Economy
Most residents depend on agriculture — mainly paddy, jute and vegetables. Seasonal flooding and occasional tornadoes remain the biggest natural hazards.[2]
References
- ^ "Melandaha Upazila". Banglapedia. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Melandaha Upazila". Banglapedia. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Disaster Management Plan, Melandaha Upazila (2014)". Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Durmut Union Parishad official website". Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Durmut Union Parishad official website". Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Disaster Management Plan, Melandaha Upazila (2014)". Retrieved 29 November 2025.
External links
- Official website
