Durgapur Village Overview
Durgapur is a village in Shikaripara tehsil of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It lies about 5 km from Shikaripara tehsil headquarters and around 22 km from Dumka district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Barmasia 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 370837. The village covers a geographical area of 186 hectares and has a pincode of 814119. Shikaripara is the nearest town.
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 | 582 | 281 | 301 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 108 | 52 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 338 | 159 | 179 |
| Literate Population | 372 | 208 | 164 |
| Illiterate Population | 210 | 73 | 137 |
Key population details of Durgapur village are given below:
- Durgapur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 582, including approximately 281 males and 301 females, with a sex ratio of 1071 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 25 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 338 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Durgapur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.92%.
- There are around 126 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 within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ 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 Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Durgapur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Durgapur is Barmasia (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Durgapur?
- The pincode of Durgapur is 814119.
- What is the population of Durgapur?
- Durgapur has a total population of 582, including 281 males and 301 females.
- How many households are there in Durgapur?
- There are 126 households in Durgapur.
- What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durgapur is 63.92%. Male literacy is 74.02% and female literacy is 54.49%.