Durgapur village, Bijni (Pt) block | Pincode 783393

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Durgapur is a village in Bijni (Pt) mandal, Chirang district, Assam, with a population of 595 across 108 households and a literacy rate of 52.4%. PIN code 783393.

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LGD code: 302073
Pincode: 783393
Post office: Boro Bazar
Population: 595
Households: 108
Literacy rate: 52.4%
Sex ratio: 1045 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 309
Distance to district centre: 229 km
Distance to mandal centre: 279 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 #161 of 291 villages in Bijni (Pt) mandal.

Literacy rate

52.4%

−0.8% vs mandal average

Durgapur: 52.4%
Bijni (Pt) mandal: 53.2%
Chirang district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,045

+71 vs mandal average

Durgapur: 1,045
Bijni (Pt) mandal: 974

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.5 vs mandal average

Durgapur: 5.5
Bijni (Pt) mandal: 5.0

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

Durgapur at a glance

Durgapur is a village of 595 people in 108 households (Census 2011) in Bijni (Pt) block, Chirang district, Assam, the 161st-largest of 291 villages in Bijni (Pt) block. Literacy is 52%, about the same as the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 1,045 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 783393, served by Boro Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 302073. The nearest hospital or health centre is Jiribam Hospital, 21 km away. The village votes in Patacharkuchi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ranjeet Kumar Dass. The population is estimated at 702 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Durgapur · this village	595	52%	—
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 · Bengtol	1,484	56%	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: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: Bijni (TC)
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): KHUNGKRAJHARA V.C.D.C
Total area (ha): 293.62
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Durgapur

LGD code: 302073
Pincode: 783393
Post office: Boro Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 595
Population (projected 2026): 702
Households: 108
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1045
Literacy rate: 52.4%
Coordinates: 24.59668°N, 93.09694°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Barpeta
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Patacharkuchi
Member of Parliament: Phani Bhusan Choudhury
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ranjeet Kumar Dass
Block / Mandal: Bijni (Pt)
Nearest railway station: Pathsala (285.5 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

595

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

702

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

108

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

127

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: 595Census 2011
Households: 108Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1045 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7022026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1272026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Durgapur · Bijni (Pt) mandal area

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Railway· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Mahatma Gandhi Model Hospital , Makhibaha
📍 275.8 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Pathsala
📍 285.5 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Durgapur

Mandal centre

Bijni (Pt) · ≈ 279 km

≈ 9 h 33 min by car · 11 h 20 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chirang · ≈ 229 km

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

Directions

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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PepsiCo India inaugurates Rs 778 Crore foods manufacturing plant in Assam

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This Tallest Rainforest Tree In Assam Is Built To Survive the Monsoon

Reported by The Better India.

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Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam

Reported by India Today NE.

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PepsiCo India inaugurates Rs 778 Crore foods manufacturing plant in Assam
AgroSpectrum Indiayesterday
This Tallest Rainforest Tree In Assam Is Built To Survive the Monsoon
The Better India2 days ago
Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam
India Today NE2 days ago
Army, Assam Rifles and NDRF conduct flood management drills ahead of monsoon
DD News2 days ago
Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets
The Times of India3 days ago
How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy
IBEF3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Durgapur

What is the pincode of Durgapur?

The pincode of Durgapur, Bijni (Pt) block, Chirang district, Assam is 783393. The post office is Boro Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Durgapur?

Mail for Durgapur is delivered through Boro Bazar post office, pincode 783393, in Bijni (Pt) 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 Bijni (Pt) 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 595 across 108 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Durgapur in?

Durgapur falls under the Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Durgapur in?

Durgapur falls under the Patacharkuchi assembly constituency (AC #42) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Durgapur village is 52.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Durgapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Durgapur village is 1045 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Durgapur?

The nearest health facility to Durgapur is Mahatma Gandhi Model Hospital , Makhibaha (~275.8 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Durgapur?

The nearest railway station to Durgapur is Pathsala (~285.5 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 302073.

How big is Durgapur compared to other villages in Bijni (Pt) block?

Durgapur ranks 161 of 291 villages in Bijni (Pt) block by Census 2011 population (595 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 Patacharkuchi assembly constituency (AC 42). The sitting MLA is Ranjeet Kumar Dass (BJP).

Who is the MP for Durgapur?

Durgapur is in Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Phani Bhusan Choudhury (Asom Gana Parishad).

What is the population of Durgapur in 2026?

Durgapur is estimated at 702 people in 2026, up about 18% from 595 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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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)