Durgapur

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Syeeda Hanifa Khatun

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LGD code: 299172
Pincode: 788015
Population: 2,038
Households: 450
Literacy rate: 70.5%
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 784
Distance to district centre: 120 km
Distance to mandal centre: 48 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Durgapur compares

By population, Durgapur ranks #74 of 246 villages in Silchar mandal.

Literacy rate

70.5%

+4.9% vs mandal average

Durgapur: 70.5%
Silchar mandal: 65.6%
Cachar district: 67.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

915

−28 vs mandal average

Durgapur: 915
Silchar mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

4.5

Same as the mandal average

Durgapur: 4.5
Silchar mandal: 4.5

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

Key facts — Durgapur

LGD code: 299172
Pincode: 788015
Population (Census 2011): 2,038
Population (projected 2026): 2,403
Households: 450
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 915
Literacy rate: 70.5%
Coordinates: 24.59668°N, 93.09694°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Karimganj
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Algapur
Member of Parliament: Kripanath Mallah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nijam Uddin Choudhury
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Syeeda Hanifa Khatun
Block / Mandal: Silchar

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 Cachar district level

Then & Now

Durgapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,038

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,403

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

450

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

531

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: 2,038Census 2011
Households: 450Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4032026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 531

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 · Cachar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Cachar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Cachar 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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Getting there

How to reach Durgapur

Mandal centre

Silchar · ≈ 48 km

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District centre

Cachar · ≈ 120 km

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What is the pincode of Durgapur?

The pincode of Durgapur, Silchar mandal, Cachar district, Assam is 788015.

In which district is Durgapur located?

Durgapur is a village in Silchar mandal of Cachar district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Durgapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Durgapur village has a population of 2,038 across 450 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Durgapur?

The current sarpanch of Durgapur gram panchayat is Syeeda Hanifa Khatun .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Durgapur in?

Durgapur falls under the Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Durgapur in?

Durgapur falls under the Algapur assembly constituency (AC #8) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Durgapur village is 70.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Durgapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Durgapur village is 915 females per 1,000 males.

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 Cachar district centre?

Durgapur is approximately 120 km (straight-line) from the centre of Cachar 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 299172.

How big is Durgapur compared to other villages in Silchar mandal?

Durgapur ranks 74 of 246 villages in Silchar mandal by Census 2011 population (2,038 residents).

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How Durgapur compares

Key facts — Durgapur

Population, education, health & sanitation

Durgapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Durgapur on the map

How to reach Durgapur

Other villages named Durgapur

Latest posts

4-Year-Old Child Dies After Collapsing in Classroom During Tiffin Break in Assam’s Cachar

Manipur Couple Caught With Arms and Ammunition in Assam’s Cachar

Assam Police jawan shot at during Cachar anti-drug operation

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What is the pincode of Durgapur?

In which district is Durgapur located?

What is the population of Durgapur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Durgapur?

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 government schemes are applicable for residents of Durgapur?

How far is Durgapur from Cachar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Durgapur?

How big is Durgapur compared to other villages in Silchar mandal?

Durgapur on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Durgapur

What is the pincode of Durgapur?

In which district is Durgapur located?

What is the population of Durgapur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Durgapur?

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 government schemes are applicable for residents of Durgapur?

How far is Durgapur from Cachar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Durgapur?

How big is Durgapur compared to other villages in Silchar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Durgapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

4-Year-Old Child Dies After Collapsing in Classroom During Tiffin Break in Assam’s Cachar

Manipur Couple Caught With Arms and Ammunition in Assam’s Cachar

Assam Police jawan shot at during Cachar anti-drug operation

Notable persons of Durgapur

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