Durgapur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Durgapur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 311366. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.62 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Durgapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Durgapur

As per Census 2011, Durgapur village has a total population of 2,814 people, consisting of 1,408 males and 1,406 females. The village has 703 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,932 literate and 882 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,041 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 767 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Durgapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Durgapur is about 18.1 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