Durgapur - Karimpur - I, Nadia

Durgapur is a village situated in the Karimpur - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karimpur and around 87.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Jamasherpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 321086. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.59 hectares and falls under the 741122 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Durgapur

As per Census 2011, Durgapur village has a total population of 292 people, consisting of 146 males and 146 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 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 Berhampore Court, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Durgapur is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Durgapur is about 87.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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