Uttar Durgapur - Labpur, Birbhum

Uttar Durgapur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 32.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Durgapur is 317448. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.02 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uttar Durgapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Uttar Durgapur

As per Census 2011, Uttar Durgapur village has a total population of 496 people, consisting of 253 males and 243 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Durgapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population496253243
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753936
Scheduled Castes (SC)241123118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1578077
Literate Population20111487
Illiterate Population295139156

Nearby Villages of Uttar Durgapur

Uttar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
IndiraNorth-West0.87 km
BhalkutiEast1.02 km
Arazi MakuraEast1.57 km
Chak MaheshpurWest1.68 km
MakuraNorth-East1.69 km
HatiaSouth-West1.87 km
BeranNorth1.94 km
Paschim MahulaSouth-East1.99 km
KenduaWest2.07 km
RaypurSouth-East2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uttar Durgapur

Uttar Durgapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bataspur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Uttar Durgapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Uttar Durgapur is about 32.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Durgapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Uttar 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 Uttar Durgapur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Uttar Durgapur

Where is Uttar Durgapur located?

Uttar Durgapur village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uttar Durgapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Uttar Durgapur is Hatia.

What is the pincode of Uttar Durgapur?

The pincode of Uttar Durgapur is 731303.

What is the population of Uttar Durgapur?

Uttar Durgapur has a total population of 496, including 253 males and 243 females.

How many households are there in Uttar Durgapur?

There are 119 households in Uttar Durgapur.

What is the literacy rate in Uttar Durgapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttar Durgapur is 40.52%. Male literacy is 45.06% and female literacy is 35.80%.