Durgapur

Durgapur is a village located in Dharmasala tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dharmasala (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Barabati is the gram panchayat of Durgapur village.

Durgapur has its own place in the vibrant Jajapur 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 401151. The village spans a total geographical area of 62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755008. Jajapur is nearest town to Durgapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km 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 Dharmasala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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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.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 555 281 274
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 64 30 34
Scheduled Castes (SC) 60 26 34
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 404 221 183
Illiterate Population 151 60 91

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Durgapur village:

  • The total population of Durgapur village is around 555, including approximately 281 males and 274 females, with a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 64 children aged 0–6 years in Durgapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Durgapur village has 60 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Durgapur village is about 72.79%, with male literacy at 78.65% and female literacy at 66.79%.
  • There are around 130 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)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
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 Dharmasala Tehsil, within the Jajapur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Durgapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Durgapur is Barabati (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 755008, 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 555, with 281 males and 274 females.
How many households are there in Durgapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Durgapur village has a total of 130 households.
What is the literacy rate in Durgapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Durgapur is 72.79%. The male literacy rate is 78.65%, while the female literacy rate is 66.79%.