Durgapura - Patodi, Balotra

Durgapura is a village situated in the Patodi tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from Pachpadra and around 160 km from Barmer. Dhurgapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapura is 087407. The village covers a total geographical area of 3093.81 hectares and falls under the 344021 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Durgapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baytoo Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durgapura

As per Census 2011, Durgapura village has a total population of 1,803 people, consisting of 957 males and 846 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 697 literate and 1,106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Durgapura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Durgapura

Durgapura 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 Durgapura

Public transport in the Durgapura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Janiyana, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Durgapura is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Durgapura is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgapura

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

Health Facilities in Durgapura

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

FAQs about Durgapura