Durgapur - Budge Budge - I, South 24 Parganas
Durgapur is a village situated in the Budge Budge - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Bara Nischintapur and around 26.1 km from Alipore. Rajibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 333314. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.38 hectares and falls under the 700137 pincode. Puzali is the nearest town, located about 10 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 3,364 people, consisting of 1,722 males and 1,642 females. The village has 771 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 381 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,424 literate and 940 illiterate residents. Additionally, 581 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Durgapur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,364 | 1,722 | 1,642 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 381 | 217 | 164 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 581 | 289 | 292 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 2,424 | 1,289 | 1,135 |
| Illiterate Population | 940 | 433 | 507 |
Nearby Villages of Durgapur
Durgapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
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 located within 2-5 km of Durgapur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puzali to Durgapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Durgapur is about 26.1 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 Durgapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Durgapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Durgapur
Where is Durgapur located?
Durgapur village is located in Budge Budge - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Durgapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Durgapur is Rajibpur.
What is the pincode of Durgapur?
The pincode of Durgapur is 700137.
What is the population of Durgapur?
Durgapur has a total population of 3,364, including 1,722 males and 1,642 females.
How many households are there in Durgapur?
There are 771 households in Durgapur.
What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durgapur is 72.06%. Male literacy is 74.85% and female literacy is 69.12%.