Durgapur

Durgapur is a village located in Udaipur tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Dharamjaigarh (tehsildar office) and 84km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Durgapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Durgapur unique in its vibrant Udaipur-Raigarh region. You’ll see Durgapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Durgapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Durgapur is 434456. The village spans a total geographical area of 597.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491441. Dharamjaigarh is nearest town to Durgapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Durgapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharamjaigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Durgapur

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur has a total population of about 861, with approximately 424 males and 437 females. The sex ratio is around 1030 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 143 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 599. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.42%, with male literacy at about 71.93% and female literacy near 45.31%. There are around 193 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Durgapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Durgapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Durgapur. As per the 2011 stats, Durgapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Durgapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Durgapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Durgapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Durgapur