Durgabad - Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur

Durgabad is a village situated in the Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dera Baba Nanak and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Dargabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgabad is 028875. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 143511 pincode. Batala is the nearest town.

Durgabad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dera baba nanak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durgabad

According to the 2011 Census, Durgabad village had a total population of 1,511 people, including 762 males and 749 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.58%, with male literacy at 80.12% and female literacy at 69.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgabad

Durgabad 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 Durgabad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Durgabad. The nearest railway station is Batala Sugar Mills, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Durgabad is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgabad

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

Health Facilities in Durgabad

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

FAQs about Durgabad