Durgapur - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Durgapur is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 95.2 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Matikunda-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 309001. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.82 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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 Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 4,674 people, including 2,385 males and 2,289 females, living in 812 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.54%, with male literacy at 63.26% and female literacy at 51.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgapur

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 Durgapur

Public transport in the Durgapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Durgapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Durgapur is about 95.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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:

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:

FAQs about Durgapur