Durgapur - Nilagiri, Balasore

Durgapur is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Nilagiri and around 20 km from Baleshwar. Narasinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 393092. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Remuna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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 Nilgiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 827 people, including 412 males and 415 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 85.14% and female literacy at 70.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Durgapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Remuna to Durgapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Durgapur is about 20 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