Durgadaspur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Durgadaspur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Polba and around 26.2 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgadaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgadaspur is 325224. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.4 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Durgadaspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Durgadaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgadaspur village had a total population of 422 people, including 210 males and 212 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.27%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 76.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgadaspur

Durgadaspur 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 Durgadaspur

Durgadaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Durgadaspur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Durgadaspur is about 26.2 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 Durgadaspur

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

Health Facilities in Durgadaspur

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

FAQs about Durgadaspur