Durisan

Durisan ()
----Durisan is one of the historical, cultural, and ethnic regions affiliated with Paveh County in Kermanshah Province, located within the geographical-historical area of Hawraman Lahoon. Despite its ethnic affiliation with the large Jaff tribe, this region is distinct from other Jaff-inhabited areas in Iranian and Iraqi Kurdistan. This distinction is evident not only in linguistic aspects but also in cultural, social, and even religious dimensions.

The native population of Durisan, from a linguistic perspective, speaks a unique dialect known as Pavehi Sorani, a variant of Sorani Kurdish that deeply intertwines lexically and syntactically with the Hawrami language. This linguistic blend not only reflects the historical interaction between the Jaf and Hawrami peoples in the Lahoon region but also represents a living reality of the fluid and multilayered identity of the people of this area. Here, being Jaf does not solely define the entirety of one’s ethnic, linguistic, and cultural identity, but is enriched through layers of Hawrami influence.

Historically, Durisan has always been one of the cultural and social centers of the Hawraman Lahoon region, with several prominent families residing there. Among them, the Sobhani family holds a unique status. As one of the oldest and most established families in Durisan, it has played a decisive role in the religious and cultural developments of Paveh and its surroundings. The distinguished religious and intellectual figure Mullah Nasser Sobhani, considered one of the notable Sunni thinkers of the 20th century and a reformist interpreter of the Quran, hailed from this family. His scholarly and jurisprudential reputation elevated the Sobhani name to national and even transnational recognition, forging a link between Durisan and contemporary religious movements among Sunnis.

Durisan, as an inseparable part of the Hawraman Lahoon region, has played an influential role both culturally and socially. The presence of shared linguistic elements, customs, and traditions with Hawrami-inhabited areas, alongside the preservation of Jaf roots, has made Durisan a model of cultural fusion and ethnic interaction in the diverse geography of western Iran.

In summary, Durisan cannot be seen merely as a part of the Jaf tribe or simply a neighborhood near Paveh. Rather, with its layered history, unique linguistic makeup, influential families, and deep-rooted connection with Hawraman Lahoon, Durisan represents a complete embodiment of cultural coexistence and identity diversity in Iranian Kurdistan. It is one of the oldest and most significant neighborhoods of Paveh, fully integrated into the historical, cultural, and linguistic fabric of the city. Located in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains, at the heart of the Hawraman region, Durisan has played a vital role in shaping the demographic structure of Paveh throughout history.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, Durisan's population was 3,002 in 766 households, when it was a village in Shamshir Rural District. The following census in 2011 counted 2,763 people in 787 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 3,500 people in 1,042 households. It was the most populous village in its rural district.

Durisan was annexed by the city of Paveh in 2021.

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References

Populated places in Paveh County

Neighborhoods of Kermanshah province

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