Durga - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Durga is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from Piyali and around 34 km from Alipore. Shankarpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durga is 333949. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.49 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Durga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durga

According to the 2011 Census, Durga village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 716 males and 730 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.79%, with male literacy at 72.83% and female literacy at 70.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Durga

Durga 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 Durga

Durga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gocharan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Durga is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Durga is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durga

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

Health Facilities in Durga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Durga village are given below:

FAQs about Durga