Dhamoirhat Pourashava (Bangla: ধামইরহাট পৌরসভা), a category “B” municipality, located in Dhamoirhat upazila under Rajshahi Division’s Naogaon district. This local government institution has been serving the residents of Dhamoirhat town since its establishment in 2004.
Dhamoirhat Pourashava at a Glance
- Established: 2004
- Category: ‘B’
- Area of Municipality: 11.16 sq. km.
- Wards: 9
- Markets: 3
- Industrial Units (mills): 15
- Educational Institutions: 18
- Fire Service Unit: 1
- Telephone: 07424-56076
- Fax: 07424-56076
- Email: dhamoirhat_pourasha@yahoo.com
- Website: http://dhamoirhat.naogaon.gov.bd
Population
| Ward No. | Total Population |
|---|---|
| Ward No. 01 | 1,977 |
| Ward No. 02 | 2,923 |
| Ward No. 03 | 2,203 |
| Ward No. 04 | 1,264 |
| Ward No. 05 | 1,860 |
| Ward No. 06 | 1,674 |
| Ward No. 07 | 2,101 |
| Ward No. 08 | 1,614 |
| Ward No. 09 | 1,840 |
| Pourashava Total | 17,456 |
Based on 2022 census data, the population for Dhamoirhat Pourashava reveals that Ward No. 02 has the highest population, with 2,923 residents, while Ward No. 04 has the lowest at 1,264. The total population across the Pourashava (municipality) is 17,456.
Ward-wise Literacy Rate
| Ward No. | Total Literacy (%) | Male Literacy (%) | Female Literacy (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward No. 01 | 71.74 | 71.80 | 71.69 |
| Ward No. 02 | 71.96 | 72.93 | 71.03 |
| Ward No. 03 | 75.71 | 78.07 | 73.37 |
| Ward No. 04 | 79.19 | 79.63 | 78.73 |
| Ward No. 05 | 87.37 | 89.55 | 85.37 |
| Ward No. 06 | 83.26 | 86.24 | 79.39 |
| Ward No. 07 | 80.63 | 84.12 | 77.18 |
| Ward No. 08 | 78.16 | 77.46 | 78.90 |
| Ward No. 09 | 79.17 | 80.44 | 77.93 |
| Pourashava Total | 78.03 | 79.60 | 76.45 |
As of the 2022 census,1 Ward No. 05 of the Pourashava holds the highest literacy rate of 87.37%. On other hand, Ward No. 01 has the lowest literacy rate of 71.74%. In total, it has a total literacy rate of 78.03%, where male population holds 79.60% and female 76.45%.
Population by Religion in Dhamoirhat Pourashava
| Ward No. | Muslim | Hindu | Christian | Buddhist | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward No. 01 | 1,841 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ward No. 02 | 2,542 | 58 | 191 | 0 | 132 |
| Ward No. 03 | 1,725 | 173 | 305 | 0 | 0 |
| Ward No. 04 | 1,264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ward No. 05 | 1,807 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Ward No. 06 | 1,551 | 113 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Ward No. 07 | 1,476 | 544 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Ward No. 08 | 1,559 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Ward No. 09 | 1,324 | 309 | 141 | 1 | 65 |
| Pourashava Total | 15,089 | 1,375 | 789 | 2 | 201 |
Number of Households and Average Household Size
| Ward No. | Total Households | Average Household Size |
|---|---|---|
| Ward No. 01 | 533 | 3.67 |
| Ward No. 02 | 783 | 3.70 |
| Ward No. 03 | 627 | 3.50 |
| Ward No. 04 | 344 | 3.67 |
| Ward No. 05 | 530 | 3.51 |
| Ward No. 06 | 378 | 3.72 |
| Ward No. 07 | 541 | 3.89 |
| Ward No. 08 | 433 | 3.73 |
| Ward No. 09 | 480 | 3.82 |
| Pourashava Total | 4,649 | 3.68 |
As per the 2022 census (see footnote), the average household size in Dhamoirhat Pourashava is 3.68 across 4,649 households. The largest household size is found in Ward No. 07, which is an average of 3.89 persons. Ward No. 04 has the smallest average household size of 3.50 persons.
Divorced Population
| Ward No. | Total Divorced | Male Divorced | Female Divorced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward No. 01 | 1,693 | 842 | 851 |
| Ward No. 02 | 2,474 | 1,205 | 1,269 |
| Ward No. 03 | 1,866 | 929 | 937 |
| Ward No. 04 | 1,100 | 556 | 544 |
| Ward No. 05 | 1,572 | 753 | 819 |
| Ward No. 06 | 1,419 | 779 | 640 |
| Ward No. 07 | 1,778 | 884 | 894 |
| Ward No. 08 | 1,368 | 692 | 676 |
| Ward No. 09 | 1,566 | 776 | 790 |
| Pourashava Total | 14,836 | 7,416 | 7,420 |
As of the 2022 census (see footnote), the data from Dhamoirhat Pourashava shows that Ward No. 02 has the highest divorced population with 2,474, while Ward No. 04 has the lowest at 1,100. Overall, the total divorced population across all wards is 14,836, with a near-even gender distribution of 7,416 males and 7,420 females. It’s indicating a very slight female majority in this demographic.
Ward-wise Electrification & Source of Electricity
| Ward No. | Total Electrification (%) | National Grid Source (%) | Solar Power Source (%) | Other Source (%) | No Electricity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward No. 01 | 99.62 | 99.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Ward No. 02 | 99.74 | 99.60 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Ward No. 03 | 99.68 | 99.68 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Ward No. 04 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ward No. 05 | 99.81 | 87.45 | 12.36 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Ward No. 06 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ward No. 07 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ward No. 08 | 100.00 | 99.77 | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Ward No. 09 | 99.58 | 99.58 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Pourashava Total | 99.80 | 98.35 | 1.44 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
As of the 2022 census (see footnote), the Pourashava has a total of 99.8% of general households connected to electricity. The National Grid is the primary source, serving 98.35% of households. Solar power is used minimally at 1.44%. Only 0.2% of households have no electricity. Ward No. 04, 06, and 07 report full electrification.
Photographs of Dhamoirhat Pourashava
