Durgapur - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Durgapur is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 6.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhatjungla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 321751. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.93 hectares and falls under the 741102 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Krishnanagar Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 4,929 people, including 2,573 males and 2,356 females, living in 1,091 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.67%, with male literacy at 79.30% and female literacy at 71.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 473, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Jalal Khali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Durgapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Durgapur is about 6.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 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