Durgapur village, Bengtol block | Pincode 783394

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Durgapur is a village in Bengtol mandal, Chirang district, Assam. It has a population of 1,484 across 354 households, with a literacy rate of 56.3%.

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LGD code: 301854
Pincode: 783394
Post office: Bengtal
Population: 1,484
Households: 354
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Sex ratio: 968 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 629
Distance to district centre: 229 km
Distance to mandal centre: 195 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 220 km
Distance to Kolkata: 532 km
Nearest railway station: Vangaichungpao · 20 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Jiribam Hospital · 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Durgapur compares

By population, Durgapur ranks #5 of 87 villages in Bengtol mandal.

Literacy rate

56.3%

+4.4% vs mandal average

Durgapur: 56.3%
Bengtol mandal: 51.9%
Chirang district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

968

−5 vs mandal average

Durgapur: 968
Bengtol mandal: 973

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.7 vs mandal average

Durgapur: 4.2
Bengtol mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Durgapur at a glance

Durgapur is a village of 1,484 people in 354 households (Census 2011) in Bengtol block, Chirang district, Assam, the 5th-largest of 87 villages in Bengtol block. Literacy is 56%, 4 points above the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 968 women per 1,000 men. It lies 229 km from the Chirang district centre, 20 km from Vangaichungpao railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 783394, served by Bengtal post office; the LGD village code is 301854. The nearest hospital or health centre is Jiribam Hospital, 21 km away. The village votes in Jagiroad assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pijush Hazarika. The population is estimated at 1,750 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Durgapur · this village	1,484	56%	—
Durgapur · Katlichara	213	48%	0 km N
Durgapur · Jiribam	434	76%	0 km N
Durgapur · Lakhipur	184	78%	0 km N
Durgapur · Baska	638	66%	0 km N
Durgapur · Silchar	2,038	71%	0 km N
Durgapur · Bijni (Pt)	595	52%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Durgapur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 99
Power hours (winter): 99
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Bongaigaon (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BENGTOL
Total area (ha): 301.01
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 61.07

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Durgapur

LGD code: 301854
Pincode: 783394
Post office: Bengtal
Population (Census 2011): 1,484
Population (projected 2026): 1,750
Households: 354
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 968
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Coordinates: 24.59668°N, 93.09694°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nawgong
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jagiroad
Member of Parliament: Pradyut Bordoloi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pijush Hazarika
Block / Mandal: Bengtol
Nearest PHC: State Dispensary, Meruagaon (192.7 km)
Nearest railway station: Dharamtul (191.1 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chirang district level

Then & Now

Durgapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,484

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,750

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

354

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

417

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,484Census 2011
Households: 354Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 968 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7502026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4172026 projection
Active job cards: 80,429MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 35,950MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,44,62,128ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 906NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 71.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 77.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 68.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chirang district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chirang district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chirang district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Durgapur · Bengtol mandal area

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PHC· 2
Restaurant· 1
Hospital· 1
Church· 1
School· 1

Religion

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Church · catholic
Catholic Church, Morigaon
📍 199.3 km awayOSM
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Education

School
St Theresa's School, Morigaon
📍 199.3 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
State Dispensary, Meruagaon
📍 192.7 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Sultan Hospital
📍 196.7 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Life Line Physiotherapy & Pain Clinic
📍 197.8 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Restaurant
Matsyagandha Restaurant
📍 188.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Dharamtul
📍 191.1 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Sonuabari
📍 191.7 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Durgapur

Mandal centre

Bengtol · ≈ 195 km

≈ 6 h 41 min by car · 7 h 56 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chirang · ≈ 229 km

≈ 7 h 49 min by car · 9 h 17 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)220 kmcapital
Kolkata532 km
Delhi1640 km
Hyderabad1714 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationVangaichungpao20 km
Hospital / PHCJiribam Hospital21 km
ATM / bankUnited bank of india23 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum37 km
CollegeLakhipur Junior College23 km
Police stationBorobekra police station2 km

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September 2026

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Farmers seize weighing scales over alleged under-weighing of paddy, jute at Assam’s Juria market

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Assam's Manas National Park is set to reopen on October 2

Reported by indulgexpress.com.

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From Prayer to Potholes: How a Catholic Community Transformed a Village in Assam

Reported by Catholic Connect.

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Farmers seize weighing scales over alleged under-weighing of paddy, jute at Assam’s Juria market
India Today NE18h ago
Assam's Manas National Park is set to reopen on October 2
Indulge Expressyesterday
From Prayer to Potholes: How a Catholic Community Transformed a Village in Assam
Catholic Connectyesterday
NSF seeks removal of Avakhung check gate, Assam Rifles outpost from civilian areas
Nagaland Tribune2 days ago
Caught in kitchen garden net, rescued tiger cub returned to the wild in Assam
The Hindu3 days ago
Three people killed in as many conflicts with elephants in Assam
The Hindu4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Durgapur

What is the pincode of Durgapur?

The pincode of Durgapur, Bengtol block, Chirang district, Assam is 783394. The post office is Bengtal.

Which post office delivers to Durgapur?

Mail for Durgapur is delivered through Bengtal post office, pincode 783394, in Bengtol block, Chirang district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Durgapur located?

Durgapur is a village in Bengtol block of Chirang district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Durgapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Durgapur village has a population of 1,484 across 354 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Durgapur in?

Durgapur falls under the Nawgong Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Durgapur in?

Durgapur falls under the Jagiroad assembly constituency (AC #79) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Durgapur village is 56.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Durgapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Durgapur village is 968 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Durgapur?

The nearest health facility to Durgapur is State Dispensary, Meruagaon (~192.7 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Durgapur?

The nearest railway station to Durgapur is Dharamtul (~191.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Durgapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Durgapur, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Durgapur from Chirang district centre?

Durgapur is approximately 229 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chirang district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Durgapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Durgapur village is 301854.

How big is Durgapur compared to other villages in Bengtol block?

Durgapur ranks 5 of 87 villages in Bengtol block by Census 2011 population (1,484 residents).

How far is Durgapur from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Durgapur is about 220 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 286 km.

How far is Durgapur from Kolkata?

Durgapur is about 532 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 692 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Durgapur?

Vangaichungpao is the nearest railway station to Durgapur, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Durgapur?

Jiribam Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Durgapur, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Durgapur?

United bank of india is the nearest ATM or bank to Durgapur, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Durgapur?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Durgapur, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MLA of Durgapur?

Durgapur falls under Jagiroad assembly constituency (AC 79). The sitting MLA is Pijush Hazarika (BJP).

Who is the MP for Durgapur?

Durgapur is in Nawgong Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pradyut Bordoloi (INC).

What is the population of Durgapur in 2026?

Durgapur is estimated at 1,750 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,484 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Durgapur in?

Assam falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Durgapur in Chirang district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
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Durgapur

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Durgapur

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Durgapur on the map

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Farmers seize weighing scales over alleged under-weighing of paddy, jute at Assam’s Juria market

Assam's Manas National Park is set to reopen on October 2

From Prayer to Potholes: How a Catholic Community Transformed a Village in Assam

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People often ask about Durgapur

What is the pincode of Durgapur?

Which post office delivers to Durgapur?

In which district is Durgapur located?

What is the population of Durgapur as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Durgapur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Durgapur in?

What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?

What is the sex ratio in Durgapur?

What is the nearest health centre to Durgapur?

What is the nearest railway station to Durgapur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Durgapur?

How far is Durgapur from Chirang district centre?

What is the LGD code of Durgapur?

How big is Durgapur compared to other villages in Bengtol block?

How far is Durgapur from Dispur (Guwahati)?

How far is Durgapur from Kolkata?

Which is the nearest railway station to Durgapur?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Durgapur?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Durgapur?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Durgapur?

Who is the MLA of Durgapur?

Who is the MP for Durgapur?

What is the population of Durgapur in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Durgapur in?

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