Duragupur - Bahraich

Duragupur is a village situated in the Bahraich tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 47 km from Kaiserganj and around 10 km from Bahraich. Durgupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duragupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duragupur is 172279. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.19 hectares and falls under the 271870 pincode. Bahraich is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Duragupur 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 Payagpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Duragupur

According to the 2011 Census, Duragupur village had a total population of 994 people, including 522 males and 472 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.11%, with male literacy at 52.91% and female literacy at 28.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Duragupur

Duragupur 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 Duragupur

Duragupur 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 Chilwariya, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahraich to Duragupur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duragupur

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

Health Facilities in Duragupur

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

FAQs about Duragupur