Durgapur
Durgapur is a village located in Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Shikaripara (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Dumka. As per 2009 stats, Barmasia is the gram panchayat of Durgapur village.
Durgapur has its own place in the vibrant Dumka region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Durgapur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Durgapur is 370837. The village spans a total geographical area of 186 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 814119. Shikaripara is nearest town to Durgapur village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Durgapur
Population of Durgapur
Below is a concise population overview of Durgapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Durgapur village:
- The total population of Durgapur village is around 582, including approximately 281 males and 301 females, with a sex ratio of 1071 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 108 children aged 0–6 years in Durgapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Durgapur village has 25 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 338 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Durgapur village is about 63.92%, with male literacy at 74.02% and female literacy at 54.49%.
- There are around 126 households in Durgapur village.
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.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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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
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
- Where is Durgapur located?
- Durgapur village is situated in Shikaripara Subdivision, within the Dumka district of Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Durgapur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Durgapur is Barmasia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Durgapur?
- The pincode of Durgapur is 814119, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Durgapur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Durgapur is 582, with 281 males and 301 females.
- How many households are there in Durgapur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Durgapur village has a total of 126 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Durgapur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Durgapur is 63.92%. The male literacy rate is 74.02%, while the female literacy rate is 54.49%.