Durgapur - Gop, Puri
Durgapur is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sorava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 409491. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 752107 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 60 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 Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Durgapur
According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 599 people, including 319 males and 280 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.25%, with male literacy at 93.29% and female literacy at 78.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 599 | 319 | 280 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 464 | 264 | 200 |
| Illiterate Population | 135 | 55 | 80 |
Nearby Villages of Durgapur
Durgapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Durgapur
Durgapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Durgapur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Durgapur
Where is Durgapur located?
Durgapur village is located in Gop Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Durgapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Durgapur is Sorava.
What is the pincode of Durgapur?
The pincode of Durgapur is 752107.
What is the population of Durgapur?
Durgapur had a total population of 599, including 319 males and 280 females.
How many households are there in Durgapur?
Durgapur had 124 households.
What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durgapur was 86.25%. Male literacy was 93.29% and female literacy was 78.43%.