Durgapur

Durgapur is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.7km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 22.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Nurpur is the gram panchayat of Durgapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Durgapur unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Durgapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Durgapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Durgapur is 334426. The village spans a total geographical area of 122.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Durgapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Durgapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Durgapur

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur has a total population of about 3,782, with approximately 1,886 males and 1,896 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 566 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 461 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.49%, with male literacy at about 63.68% and female literacy near 53.32%. There are around 774 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Durgapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Durgapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Durgapur. As per the 2011 stats, Durgapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Durgapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Durgapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Durgapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Durgapur