Durmut Union

Durmut Union (দুরমুট ইউনিয়ন) is one of the 11 unions of Melandaha Upazila, Jamalpur District, in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh.

Durmut Union দুরমুট ইউনিয়ন
Union council
Durmut Union Location in Mymensingh Division Durmut Union Durmut Union (Bangladesh)
Coordinates: 25°10′N 89°52′E
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

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.

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.

A 2014 local disaster-management report listed 1,011 households in Durmut Union.

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.

A branch post office (PIN 2021) and branches of Rupali Bank and Grameen Bank operate in Durmut Bazar.

In 2014 only 60% of households had hygienic latrines; local NGOs (BRAC, ASA) have since worked to raise coverage.

History

The area formed part of Melandaha Thana (police station) created in 1925, which became a full upazila in 1983.

During the 1971 Liberation War, mujahideen carried out several operations around Durmut and nearby villages; clashes took place at Poyla Bridge and Khasimara.

Economy

Most residents depend on agriculture — mainly paddy, jute and vegetables. Seasonal flooding and occasional tornadoes remain the biggest natural hazards.

External links

• Official website