Uttar Durgapur - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas
Uttar Durgapur is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.05 km from Mathurapur and around 54.2 km from Alipore. Debipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Durgapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Durgapur is 334810. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.23 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Uttar 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 Raidighi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Uttar Durgapur
According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Durgapur village had a total population of 2,954 people, including 1,496 males and 1,458 females, living in 702 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.61%, with male literacy at 89.04% and female literacy at 74.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,561, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,954 | 1,496 | 1,458 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 301 | 155 | 146 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,561 | 782 | 779 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,165 | 1,194 | 971 |
| Illiterate Population | 789 | 302 | 487 |
Nearby Villages of Uttar Durgapur
Uttar 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 Uttar Durgapur
Uttar Durgapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Uttar Durgapur has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Uttar Durgapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Uttar Durgapur is about 54.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Durgapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Uttar Durgapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Uttar 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 Uttar Durgapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Uttar Durgapur
Where is Uttar Durgapur located?
Uttar Durgapur village is located in Mathurapur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Uttar Durgapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Uttar Durgapur is Debipur.
What is the pincode of Uttar Durgapur?
The pincode of Uttar Durgapur is 743354.
What is the population of Uttar Durgapur?
Uttar Durgapur had a total population of 2,954, including 1,496 males and 1,458 females.
How many households are there in Uttar Durgapur?
Uttar Durgapur had 702 households.
What is the literacy rate in Uttar Durgapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttar Durgapur was 81.61%. Male literacy was 89.04% and female literacy was 74.01%.