Durgapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Durgapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 29.3 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 324696. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.03 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 1,441 people, including 702 males and 739 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.28%, with male literacy at 79.87% and female literacy at 64.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 726.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Durgapur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Durgapur is about 29.3 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 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