Durgapur - Memari - I, Purba Bardhaman

Durgapur is a village situated in the Memari - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Memari. Durgapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 320298. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.82 hectares and falls under the 713146 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 28 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 2,056 people, including 1,051 males and 1,005 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.21%, with male literacy at 82.13% and female literacy at 63.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,040, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Debipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Durgapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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