Durgapur - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Durgapur is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from Bagda and around 66.3 km from Barasat. Koniara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 322501. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.2 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 2,189 people, including 1,144 males and 1,045 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 68.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 969.

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 Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Durgapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Durgapur is about 66.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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