In Chandpur’s Kachua upazila lies the tiny hamlet of Dhoiyamuri, a village built around a single house. Locally, it is known as Majigacha village, and despite its humble beginnings over a century ago, it now houses a total population of 43, including 24 registered voters.
The village is situated approximately 11 kilometres northwest of the upazila headquarters, in the eastern and southern parts of Majigacha village, Ward 7 of Union 3. Today, eight families reside in this small settlement, including parents, children, and grandchildren. The hamlet is surrounded by fertile farmland and greenery, but it remains largely cut off due to its lack of proper roads.
Geographical Overview of Dhoiyamuri Village:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43 |
| Registered voters | 24 |
| Number of households | 8 |
| Location | 11 km NW of Kachua Upazila HQ, Majigacha Village, Ward 7 |
| Surrounding areas | North: Majigacha, South: Jugichapra, East: Teguria |
| Main accessibility issue | Flooded and muddy roads for more than six months a year; boats are needed in monsoon |
Residents such as Amin Molla, Salam Molla, Ismail Molla, Shaheen Molla, and Shiuli Begum describe the daily hardships caused by the village’s isolation. “Without proper roads, our children cannot travel far for schooling. Many have had to move to towns for better opportunities,” they said. Despite having neither schools, madrassas, mosques, nor maktabs within the village, the most pressing issue remains access.
Over the past century, not a single minister, MP, upazila chairman, or union council chairman has visited the village. Even when union parishad candidates occasionally promised support, their pledges were never fulfilled. Consequently, plans to construct roads on either side of the village have never materialised, and residents now see urgent road construction as a critical necessity.
Local administration response:
| Official | Statement |
|---|---|
| Md. Rakibul Islam, Administrator, Bitarap Union | “No one had previously informed us about this village. We will conduct a survey and initiate development works accordingly.” |
| Mahmudul Hasan Rasel, Upazila Executive Officer | “Having recently joined this upazila, I will consult with residents and assist in constructing a new road for the village.” |
The plight of Dhoiyamuri highlights the broader issue of infrastructural neglect in remote rural communities, where a lack of basic connectivity continues to hinder education, healthcare, and economic progress. For the residents, a new road is no longer merely a convenience—it is a lifeline that could transform the hamlet’s future.
