Damudya Upazila

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Geography

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Demographics

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Religions in Damudya Upazila (2022)[3]
Religion Percent
Islam
97.60%
Hinduism
2.39%
Other or not stated
0.01%

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Damudya Upazila had 24,193 households and a population of 109,003. 26,899 (24.68%) were under 10 years of age. Damudya had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 52.5%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1123 females per 1000 males. 21,251 (10.95%) lived in urban areas.[2][4]

Administration

Damudya Upazila is divided into Damudya Municipality and seven union parishads: Darul Aman, Dhanokathi, Islampur, Koneshwar, Purbo Damudya, Shidul Kura, and Sidda. The union parishads are subdivided into 60 mauzas and 120 villages.

Damudya Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 11 mahallas.[2]

Education

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The Madrasa education system in the upazila includes Damudya Hamidia Kamil Madrasa.[5]

See also

References

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