Durgh - Nurpur, Kangra

Durgh is a village situated in the Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Bhaghni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgh is 008598. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.44 hectares and falls under the 176202 pincode. Nurpur is the nearest town.

Durgh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nurpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durgh

As per Census 2011, Durgh village has a total population of 185 people, consisting of 98 males and 87 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 150 literate and 35 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Durgh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1859887
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291316
Literate Population1508565
Illiterate Population351322

Nearby Villages of Durgh

Durgh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Durgh

Durgh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Durgh.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Durgh is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgh

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Durgh village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Durgh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Durgh village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Durgh

Where is Durgh located?

Durgh village is located in Nurpur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Durgh?

The Gram Panchayat of Durgh is Bhaghni.

What is the pincode of Durgh?

The pincode of Durgh is 176202.

What is the population of Durgh?

Durgh has a total population of 185, including 98 males and 87 females.

How many households are there in Durgh?

There are 44 households in Durgh.

What is the literacy rate in Durgh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durgh is 81.08%. Male literacy is 86.73% and female literacy is 74.71%.