Durgapur - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Durgapur is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Rampur Durgupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 167106. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.4 hectares and falls under the 224143 pincode. Iltifatganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Durgapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 460 people, including 217 males and 243 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.43%, with male literacy at 77.89% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iltifatganj to Durgapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Durgapur is about 22 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