Durgapur Village Overview
Durgapur is a village in Baikunthpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 16 km from Baikunthpur, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Umjhar is the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Durgapur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 431496. The village covers a geographical area of 80.96 hectares and has a pincode of 497335. Shivpur-charcha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Durgapur
Population & Demographics of Durgapur
This section provides population and demographic details of Durgapur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 146 | 76 | 70 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 24 | 16 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 133 | 70 | 63 |
| Literate Population | 71 | 42 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 75 | 34 | 41 |
Key population details of Durgapur village are given below:
- Durgapur village is a very small village with a total population of around 146, including approximately 76 males and 70 females, with a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 13 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 133 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Durgapur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 48.63%.
- There are around 44 households in Durgapur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Durgapur
Transport facilities help residents of Durgapur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Durgapur
The following villages are located close to Durgapur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Durgapur
- Where is Durgapur located?
- Durgapur village is located in Baikunthpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Durgapur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Durgapur is Umjhar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Durgapur?
- The pincode of Durgapur is 497335.
- What is the population of Durgapur?
- Durgapur has a total population of 146, including 76 males and 70 females.
- How many households are there in Durgapur?
- There are 44 households in Durgapur.
- What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durgapur is 48.63%. Male literacy is 55.26% and female literacy is 41.43%.