ডুমুরিয়া, খুলনা

Among the 9 upazilas of the Khulna district, Dumuria is the largest, with a land area of about 454 sq./km. This upazila was established in 1983 and is located about 16 kilometers from Khulna City. Now, it has 237 villages, 204 mouzas, 14 unions, and a population of over 3 lakh.

This upazila is surrounded by rivers, canals, and other water sources. It is also bounded by multiple other upazilas, unions, and thanas. If you explore the Dumuria area guide, you will find that it has Fultola Upazila in the north, Batiaghata and Paikgacha in the south, Sonadanaga and Batiaghata in the east, and Avaynagar, Manirampur, and Keshabpur in the west.

The main economic source of this upazila is lobster farming. Other than that, people here grow seasonal vegetables that are sold across the country. Moreover, Dumuria is also known for its home craft and handicraft industry.

Though Dumuria doesn’t have a lot of historically significant landmarks, it does carry the dark past of the Liberation War of 1971. The Chuknagar Mass Killing Site is one such example.

Dumuria Upazila is significant for its many religious institutions, with over 230 mosques, 200 temples, and at least 4 churches. It also has over 200 educational institutions. Unfortunately, the area needs more government high schools and colleges. The literacy rate of Dumuria is 55.66%.

Since the area is near the Khulna City and Moyur Residential Area, it offers promising potential for real estate companies and a commercial target. The land price of the area is also affordable.

However, a large portion of Dumuria requires a modern makeover and the addition of amenities. While the area is eye-soothing due to its greenery and rural vibe, its lifestyle can certainly improve with time.