Dakshin Durgapur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Dakshin Durgapur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Shyampur and around 64.1 km from Howrah. Radhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Durgapur is 333131. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.13 hectares and falls under the 711301 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dakshin 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 Shyampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakshin Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Durgapur village had a total population of 4,457 people, including 2,282 males and 2,175 females, living in 1,125 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.03%, with male literacy at 84.23% and female literacy at 75.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, 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 Dakshin Durgapur

Dakshin 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 Dakshin Durgapur

Dakshin Durgapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tmzj, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Dakshin Durgapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Dakshin Durgapur is about 64.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Durgapur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin 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 Dakshin Durgapur village are given below:

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