Durgapur

Durgapur is a village located in Kaniha tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kaniha (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Talapada is the gram panchayat of Durgapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Durgapur unique in its vibrant Kaniha-Anugul 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 403750. The village spans a total geographical area of 1368 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759100. Talcher is nearest town to Durgapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km 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 Pallahara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal 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 1,468, with approximately 764 males and 704 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 141 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 642 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 34. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.00%, with male literacy at about 80.63% and female literacy near 62.64%. There are around 387 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