Durgapur - Bengabad, Giridih

Durgapur is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from Giridih, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Phitkoriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 351648. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.97 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 221 people, including 118 males and 103 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.74%, with male literacy at 56.57% and female literacy at 33.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Durgapur

Durgapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Durgapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Durgapur. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Durgapur is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgapur

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

Health Facilities in Durgapur

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

FAQs about Durgapur