Purba Durgapur - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Purba Durgapur is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Diamond Harbour and around 40.3 km from Alipore. Basuldanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Durgapur is 334384. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.2 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Purba 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 Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purba Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Purba Durgapur village had a total population of 1,784 people, including 924 males and 860 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.86%, with male literacy at 68.57% and female literacy at 63.05%.

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

Nearby Villages of Purba Durgapur

Purba 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 Purba Durgapur

Public transport in the Purba Durgapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deula, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Purba Durgapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Purba Durgapur is about 40.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purba Durgapur

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

Health Facilities in Purba 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 Purba Durgapur village are given below:

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