Durgapur is a village located in the Bhangar I Subdivision of South 24 Parganas district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Durgapur, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Durgapur Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Durgapur
Pincode
743502
Area
3094 Sq. Km
Village Code
333688
Sub-District
Bhangar I
Sub-District Code
2418
District
South 24 Parganas
District Code
304
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Durgapur
Gram Panchayat Code
108012
Block Panchayat
Bhangar-I
Block Panchayat Code
3119
Parliament Constituency
Jaynagar
Parliament Constituency Code
242
Assembly Constituency
Canning Purba
Assembly Constituency Code
2024
Total Population (2011 Census)
2650
Total Households
516
Nearest Town
BALOTRA (Distance: 53 Km)
Durgapur has a population of 2650 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Durgapur Gram Panchayat and the Bhangar-I Block Panchayat in Bhangar I District. The village has 516 households and is identified by village code 333688. Durgapur is located in the 743502 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Bhangar I Sub-District.
Total Population of Durgapur
As of the 2011 census, Population of Durgapur has a population of approximately 2650 people, where the male population is 1381 and the female population is 1269.
Total
2650
Male
1381
Female
1269
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Durgapur
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Durgapur is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
128
Male
77
Female
51
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Durgapur
There are approximately 516 households in Durgapur. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
516
People / Family
5
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Durgapur
Durgapur village falls under the Canning Purba Assembly Constituency (Code: 2024) and is part of the Jaynagar Parliament Constituency (Code: 242). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Canning Purba Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Jaynagar Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Durgapur is Bhangar I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Durgapur Village
As per the 2011 Census, Durgapur presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.