Durgapur - Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar
Durgapur is a village situated in the Jaspur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaspur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Durgapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 055777. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.64 hectares and falls under the 244713 pincode. Jaspur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Durgapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Durgapur
According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 421 people, including 229 males and 192 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.26%, with male literacy at 82.67% and female literacy at 56.18%.
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 | 421 | 229 | 192 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 41 | 27 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 267 | 167 | 100 |
| Illiterate Population | 154 | 62 | 92 |
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 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaspur to Durgapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Durgapur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 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 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Durgapur
Where is Durgapur located?
Durgapur village is located in Jaspur Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Durgapur?
Durgapur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Durgapur?
The pincode of Durgapur is 244713.
What is the population of Durgapur?
Durgapur had a total population of 421, including 229 males and 192 females.
How many households are there in Durgapur?
Durgapur had 82 households.
What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durgapur was 70.26%. Male literacy was 82.67% and female literacy was 56.18%.