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{{Short description|Planned Urban Agglomeration and Major Industrial Hub of West Bengal, India}}
{{About|the city in [[West Bengal]]|the administrative subdivision|Durgapur subdivision|other uses}}
{{About|the city in [[West Bengal]]|the administrative subdivision|Durgapur subdivision|other uses}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2019}}
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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                    = Durgapur
| name                    = Durgapur
| settlement_type          = City
| native_name              =
| other_name              =  
| other_name              =  
| image_skyline            = {{Photomontage
| settlement_type          = [[Urban Agglomeration]]
| photo1a                = Rarheswar Siva Temple at Arrah village in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal 06.jpg
| image_skyline            = {{multiple image
| photo2a                = Nitdgpfront.jpg
  | border      = infobox
| photo2b                = Shram Vir Statue, Durgapur Steel Plant - panoramio (1).jpg
  | space        = 1
| photo4a                = Boat Ajay River.jpg
  | total_width  = 275
| position = centre
  | perrow      = 1/2/2
| size = 280
  | image1      =  
| foot_montage = Clockwise from top: Rarheswar Mandir, [[Durgapur Steel Plant]], [[Durgapur Barrage]], [[NIT Durgapur]]}}
  | caption1    = Durgapur aerial view along [[Asian Highway 1|AH1]]
  | image2      = NIT Durgapur front .jpg
  | caption2    = Statue of [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]] in [[National Institute of Technology Durgapur|NIT Durgapur]]
  | image3      =  
  | caption3    = [[Durgapur Barrage]]
  | image4      = Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport on November 2020.jpg
  | caption4    = [[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport]]
  | image5      = Shram Vir Statue, Durgapur Steel Plant - panoramio (1).jpg
  | caption5    = [[Durgapur Steel Plant]]
}}
| nickname                = Ruhr of India
| nickname                = Ruhr of India
| pushpin_map              = India West Bengal#India3
| pushpin_map              = India West Bengal#India3#Asia
| pushpin_label_position  = right
| coordinates              = {{coord|23|33|N|87|19|E|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map_alt          =
| pushpin_map_caption      = Location in West Bengal, India
| coordinates              = {{coord|23.55|N|87.32|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type        = Country
| subdivision_type        = Country
| subdivision_name        = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_name        = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1        = [[States and union territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type1        = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1        = [[West Bengal]]
| subdivision_type2        = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type2        = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1        = {{flagicon image|..West Bengal Flag(INDIA).png}} [[West Bengal]]
| subdivision_name2        = [[Paschim Bardhaman district|Paschim Bardhaman]]
| subdivision_name2        = [[Paschim Bardhaman district|Paschim Bardhaman]]
| established_title1      = Established
| established_title        = Established
| established_date1        = Late 1950s
| established_date        = Late 1950s
| founder                  = [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]] (former chief minister of West Bengal)
| founder                  = [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]] (former Chief Minister of West Bengal)
| named_for                = Durgadas Chattopadhyay
| named_for                = Durgacharan Chattopadhyay
| government_type          = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]]
| government_type          = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]]
| governing_body          = {{bulleted list|[[Durgapur Municipal Corporation]]|Asansol Durgapur Development Authority}}
| governing_body          = {{bulleted list|[[Durgapur Municipal Corporation]]|[[Asansol Durgapur Development Authority]]}}
| leader_title1            = [[Mayor]]
| leader_title            = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name1            = Anindita Mukherjee
| leader_name              = Anindita Mukherjee
| leader_title1            = [[Legislature]]
| leader_name1            = {{Collapsible list|bullets=yes
| title = Members
| 1 = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] [[Kirti Azad]] ([[Bardhaman–Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bardhaman–Durgapur]]; [[Trinamool Congress|TMC]])
| 2 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] [[Pradip Mazumdar]] ([[Durgapur Purba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Durgapur Purba]]; [[Trinamool Congress|TMC]])
| 3 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] [[Lakshman Chandra Ghorui]] ([[Durgapur Paschim (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Durgapur Paschim]]; [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]])
}}
| leader_title2            = [[Executive (government)|Executive]]
| leader_name2            = {{Collapsible list|bullets=yes
| title = Officers
| 1 = [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] Sh. Ponnambalam S., [[District magistrate|DM]], [[Paschim Bardhaman district|Paschim Bardhaman]]
| 2 = [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] Smt. Aditi Chaudhary, [[Commissioner]] of [[Asansol Municipal Corporation]] & CEO, [[Asansol Durgapur Development Authority|ADDA]]
| 3 = [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] Sunil Kumar Choudhary, [[Commissioner of Police (India)|CP]], [[Asansol–Durgapur Police Commissionerate]] (in the rank of IG)
| 4 = [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] Ms. Nitu, [[Additional district magistrate|ADM]], Paschim Bardhaman
| 5 = [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] Ms. Subashini E., [[Additional district magistrate|ADM]], Paschim Bardhaman
| 6 = [[West Bengal Civil Service|WBCS]] Sanjoy Paul, [[Additional district magistrate|ADM]]
| 7 = [[West Bengal Civil Service|WBCS]] Aranya Banerjee, [[Additional district magistrate|ADM]]
| 8 = [[West Bengal Police Service|WBPS]] Mir Sahidul Ali, [[Additional deputy commissioner of police|ADC]]
| 9 = [[West Bengal Police Service|WBPS]] Subrata Deb, [[Additional deputy commissioner of police|ADC]]
| 10 = [[West Bengal Police Service|WBPS]] Pradip Mondal, [[Additional deputy commissioner of police|ADC]]
}}
| leader_title3            = [[Judiciary]]
| leader_name3            = {{Collapsible list|bullets=yes
| title = Judges
| 1 = [[All India Judicial Service|AIJS]] Shri Debaprasad Nath, [[District courts of India|District & Sessions Judge]]
| 2 = [[West Bengal Judicial Service|WBJS]] Mohd. Aqil Saifi, [[District courts of India|ADSJ]]
| 3 = [[All India Judicial Service|AIJS]] Lokesh Pathak, [[District courts of India|ADSJ]]
| 4 = [[West Bengal Judicial Service|WBJS]] Shri Prashant Chowdhary, [[District courts of India|ADSJ]]
| 5 = [[West Bengal Judicial Service|WBJS]] Md. Rafique Alam, [[District courts of India|ADSJ]]
}}
| unit_pref                = Metric
| unit_pref                = Metric
| area_footnotes          = <ref>{{cite web|title=Durgapur City|url=http://bardhaman.nic.in/blocks/durgapur_mc.html}}</ref>
| area_footnotes          = <ref>{{cite web|title=Durgapur City|url=http://bardhaman.nic.in/blocks/durgapur_mc.html}}</ref><ref name='ADDA'>{{cite web|title=Asansol Durgapur Development Authority|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/MUNI_ADDA.htm|website=sudawb.org|access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref>
| area_total_km2      = 154.2
| area_urban_km2           = 154.20
| area_total_footnotes = <ref name='ADDA'>{{cite web|title=Asansol Durgapur Development Authority|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/MUNI_ADDA.htm|website=sudawb.org|access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref>
| area_metro_km2          = 771.28
| area_metro_km2           = 1615
| area_rank                = [[List of metropolitan area in West Bengal|4th in West Bengal]]
| area_metro_footnotes    = <ref name='ADDA'>{{cite web|title=Asansol Durgapur Development Authority|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/MUNI_ADDA.htm|website=sudawb.org|access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref>
| area_rank                = 2nd in West Bengal
| elevation_footnotes      =
| elevation_m              = 65
| elevation_m              = 65
| population_total         = 566,937
| population_urban         = 726,000
| population_as_of        = 2011
| population_as_of        = 2024
| population_footnotes    = <ref name=Census2011/>
| population_metro        = 1,209,372
| population_demonym      = Durgapurbashi, Durgapurians
| population_density_km2  = auto
| population_density_km2  = auto
| population_demonym      = Durgapurbashi, Durgapurians
| population_rank          = [[List of metropolitan area in West Bengal|4th in West Bengal]]
| population_urban        = 581,409
| population_urban_footnotes = <ref name="CensusUA"/>
| population_metro        = 3,000,000
| population_metro_footnotes = <ref name='ADDA'/>
| demographics_type1      = Languages
| demographics_type1      = Languages
| demographics1_title1    = Official
| demographics1_title1    = Official
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| utc_offset1              = +5:30
| utc_offset1              = +5:30
| postal_code_type        = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type        = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code              = 713201- 713217 for City Area
| postal_code              = 713201–713217
| area_code_type          = Telephone code
| area_code                = +91 0343
| area_code                = +91 0343
| area_code_type          = Telephone code
| registration_plate      = [[List of RTO districts in India#WB—West Bengal|WB-39]] / [[List of RTO districts in India#WB—West Bengal|WB-40]]
| registration_plate      = [[List of RTO districts in India#WB.E2.80.94West Bengal|WB]]-39 / [[List of RTO districts in India#WB.E2.80.94West Bengal|WB]]-40
| blank1_name_sec1        = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_name_sec1        = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1        = [[Bardhaman-Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bardhaman-Durgapur]] (MP&nbsp;- [[S.S. Ahluwalia]] &nbsp;- BJP)
| blank1_info_sec1        = [[Bardhaman–Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bardhaman–Durgapur]]
| website                  = {{URL|durgapurmunicipalcorporation.org/}}
| footnotes                =
| leader_title2            = Commissioner of Police (CP)
| leader_name2            = Sukesh Kumar Jain, IPS ([[Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate]])
| blank2_name_sec1        = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_name_sec1        = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1        = [[Durgapur Purba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Durgapur Purba]] (MLA&nbsp;- Pradip Mazumdar &nbsp;- TMC),
| blank2_info_sec1        = [[Durgapur Purba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Durgapur Purba]]<br>[[Durgapur Paschim (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Durgapur Paschim]]
[[Durgapur Paschim (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Durgapur Paschim]] (MLA&nbsp;- LAKSHMAN CHANDRA GHORUI &nbsp;-BJP)
| blank3_name_sec1         = [[Köppen climate classification|Climate]]
| blank2_name_sec2         = [[Köppen climate classification|Climate]]
| blank3_info_sec1         = [[Tropical savanna climate|Aw]]
| blank2_info_sec2         = [[Tropical savanna climate|Aw]]
| blank4_name_sec1        = [[Transit system|Transit]]
| official_name            =  
| blank4_info_sec1        = '''[[National highways of India|Highway]]''': [[National Highway 19 (India)|NH-19]]<br>[[Grand Trunk Road]]<br>[[Asian Highway 1|AH1]]<br>'''[[Railway]]''': [[Durgapur railway station|DGR]]<br>'''[[Airport]]''': [[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport]]
| population_rank          = [[List of metropolitan area in West Bengal|4th]] in [[West Bengal]]
| blank5_name_sec1        = City Development Authority
| image_caption            =  
| blank5_info_sec1        = [[Asansol Durgapur Development Authority]] ('''ADDA''')
| website                  = {{URL|https://durgapurmunicipalcorporation.org/}}
}}
}}


'''Durgapur''' ({{IPAc-en|'|d|ʊ|r|g|ə|p|ɔər}}) is a [[Planned community|planned]] tier-II urban agglomeration and a major industrial city in [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is the fourth largest urban agglomeration after [[Kolkata]], [[Asansol]] and [[Siliguri]] in West Bengal and a major industrial hub of [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 21 March 2020 }}</ref> It was planned by two American architects, [[Joseph Allen Stein]] and [[Benjamin Polk]] in 1955. Durgapur is the only city in eastern India to have an operational [[dry dock]]. Durgapur has been nicknamed the '[[Ruhr]] of India'.<ref name=Note01>The Chota Nagpur Plateau in India is more commonly regarded as the Ruhr of India; however, some sources also cite Durgapur as the same. Alternatively, Durgapur may be considered the Ruhr of Bengal instead (as it is occasionally referred to).</ref>
'''Durgapur''' ({{IPA|bn|durgapur}}), is a major industrial hub and a [[Planned community|planned]] urban agglomeration in the [[India|Indian]] [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Places to visit in Durgapur |url=https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/west-bengal/durgapur |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=Incredible India |language=en}}</ref> It stands on the northern bank of the [[Damodar River|Damodar]] river and is located in [[Paschim Bardhaman district]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=মাঝি |first=দেবাশিস দাশগুপ্ত,সুমন |date=2024-09-20 |title=দামোদরের ড্রেজিংয়ের ভাবনায় সরকার, চিন্তা নাব্যতা নিয়ে |url=https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/durgapur-news/state-government-is-thinking-of-dredging-damodar-river/articleshow/113523498.cms |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=Eisamay Online |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 21 March 2020 }}</ref> Durgapur is a major centre for producing [[steel]] and manufacturing [[Train wheel|train wheels]] in India.<ref>[https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1798772 Durgapur Railway Wheel Manufacturing]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Durgapur {{!}} Industrial City, Steel Hub {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Durgapur |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> Over the past few years{{which|date=July 2025}}, this city has also been developed as a hub for the [[Information technology|IT industry]] in India.<ref>https://stpi.in/en/about-kolkata-durgapur {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2025}}</ref> The city was planned by Bidhan Chandra Roy, [[Joseph Allen Stein]] and [[Benjamin Polk]] in 1955.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raza |first=Raqeeb |date=2024-10-06 |title=23 Years Later: How an American Architect Shaped Modern Delhi's Steinabad |url=https://www.thequint.com/videos/23-years-later-an-ode-to-stein-man-behind-delhis-modern-architecture |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> Durgapur is the only city in eastern India to have an operational [[dry dock]]. Durgapur has been nicknamed the 'Steel Backbone of Industrial Bengal'.
 
== History ==
=== Ancient settlements ===
Stone hunting equipment used by hunters from the prehistoric period has been excavated from Durgapur which shows that the human settlement of thr Durgapur area dates back to around 5000 BC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Durgapur, Historical Places in Durgapur, Durgapur Past |url=https://www.durgapuronline.in/guide/history-of-durgapur |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907212229/https://www.durgapuronline.in/guide/history-of-durgapur |archive-date=7 September 2024 |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=DurgapurOnline.in |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> The Damodar-Ajay River Valley witnessed the growth of settled life simultaneously during the [[Indus Valley Civilisation|Harappa-Mohenjo Daro]] civilization.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Editorial |date=2024-01-16 |title=Historical Origins of Durgapur - Durgapur Hub |url=https://durgapurhub.com/historical-origins-of-durgapur/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
=== Etymology ===
Around 1765, Gopinath Chattopadhyay secured a lease for a portion of Jangalmahal (now part of Durgapur) from the Maharaja of Bardhaman.<ref name=":0" /> This area later became known as Gopinathpur Mouja. Gopinath worked to transform this dense forest into a habitable area. His descendant, Durgacharan Chattopadhyay, continued the effort and established a new colony in the present Sagarbhanga region of Durgapur. In 1793, he erected a Kali temple, followed by a Shiva temple in 1803. The Zamindar house in Sagarbhanga stands as a testament to Durgacharan’s substantial contributions.
 
In 1855, when the East India Company laid the railway line between Bardhaman and Andal, the station was named Durgapur, a tribute to Durgacharan’s efforts by the local community. This marked the formalization of the name ‘Durgapur,’ gaining significance as a railway hub in the country.<ref name=":0" />
 
=== Grand Trunk Road ===
As the colonial era unfolded, Durgapur became a strategic outpost along the [[Grand Trunk Road]]. British administrative records narrate the city’s transformation from a hamlet to a bustling settlement.
 
=== Post-Independence ===
Following India’s independence in 1947, Durgapur underwent a remarkable metamorphosis under the visionary leadership of [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]], the then Chief Minister of West Bengal. The city was chosen as the site for the second integrated steel plant in India, setting the stage for rapid industrialization and urbanization.  


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Map of Paschim Bardhaman district.jpg|400px|thumb|Map of Paschim Bardhaman district|left]]
===Location===
===Location===
Durgapur is located at {{Coord|23.55|N|87.32|E|}}. It has an average elevation of {{convert|65|m|ft}}.
Durgapur is located at {{Coord|23.55|N|87.32|E|}}. It has an average elevation of {{convert|65|m|ft}}.


Durgapur is in the [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] of West Bengal, on the bank of the [[Damodar River]], just before it enters the alluvial plains of Bengal. The topography is undulating. The coal-bearing area of the [[Raniganj]] coalfields lies just beyond Durgapur; some parts intrude into the area. The area was deeply forested until recent times, and some streaks of the original [[Shorea robusta|sal]] and [[eucalyptus]] forests can still be seen.
Durgapur is in the [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] of West Bengal, on the bank of the [[Damodar River]], just before it enters the alluvial plains of Bengal. The [[topography]] is undulating. The coal-bearing area of the [[Raniganj]] coalfields lies just beyond Durgapur; some parts intrude into the area. The area was deeply forested until the end of 20th century and some streaks of the indigenous [[Shorea robusta|sal]] and [[Madhuca longifolia|Mahua]] forests can still be seen scantily.  


{{OSM Location map
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==Civic administration==
=== Environment ===
[[File:Map of Paschim Bardhaman district.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Map of Paschim Bardhaman district]]
Durgapur has been ranked 35th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2024 |title=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 |url=https://prana.cpcb.gov.in/ncapServices/robust/fetchFilesFromDrive/Swachh_Vayu_Survekshan_2024_Result.pdf |website=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024}}</ref>


===Police stations===
===Climate===
Durgapur police station, located on Aurobindo Avenue, Durgapur Steel Township, has jurisdiction over parts of [[Andal (community development block)|Andal]] CD Block. The area covered is 80&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and the population covered is 292,841.<ref name=ps1>{{cite web  | url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman  | work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  | publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 23 September 2018  | archive-date = 21 January 2019  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name=ps2>{{cite web| url = http://asansoldurgapurpolice.in/#  |title = Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate  |work = Find your police station  | publisher= Asansol Durgapur Police | access-date = 18 February 2017}}</ref>
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|24|45|31
|26|41|87
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Durgapur experiences a somewhat transitional climate between the tropical wet and dry climate of Kolkata and the more humid subtropical climate further north. Summers are extremely hot and dry, lasting from March to the middle of June, with average daily temperatures exceeding 45&nbsp;°C. They are followed by the monsoon season with heavy precipitation and somewhat lower temperatures. Durgapur receives most of its annual rainfall of around 1,320&nbsp;mm during this season. The monsoon is followed by a cold, dry winter from November to January. Temperatures are cold, with average daily temperatures dropping near 9&nbsp;°C. There is a short autumn at the end of October and a short spring in February, both of which have relatively moderate temperatures of around 20&nbsp;°C. Due to the heavy rainfall it has received in recent years, for almost five months of heavy rainfall every year, locals often refer to the city as "Chhota Cherapunji" (named after the main city of [[Cherrapunji|Cherapunji]]).
 
==Law administration==
 
=== Police stations ===
Aurobindo Police Station, located in Durgapur Steel Township, opposite to Office of Commissioner of Police (Asansol-Durgapur) has jurisdiction over parts of [[Andal (community development block)|Andal]] CD Block. The area covered is 87&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and the population covered is 292,841. It has following investigation centres under it.<ref name=ps1>{{cite web  | url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman  | work = Tables 2.1, 2.2  | publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 23 September 2018  | archive-date = 21 January 2019  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  | url-status = dead}}</ref><ref name=ps2>{{cite web| url = http://asansoldurgapurpolice.in/#  |title = Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate  |work = Find your police station  | publisher= Asansol Durgapur Police | access-date = 18 February 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Investigation Centre ||Address
|-
| B-Zone Investigation Centre|| Marconi Avenue, B-Zone
|-
| City Centre Investigation Centre|| Bengal Ambuja, City Centre
|-
| Faridpur Investigation Centre|| Near Gandhi More
|-
| Waria Investigation Centre|| Near DSP Main Gate, Waria
|-
| DTPS Investigation Centre|| Old Colony, DVC-DTPS
|-
|}


Coke Oven police station, located near Durgapur railway station, has jurisdiction over parts of Durgapur municipal corporation. The area covered is 49&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and the population covered is 136,181.<ref name=ps1 /><ref name=ps2/>
Coke Oven police station, located near the Durgapur Railway Station, has jurisdiction over parts of the Durgapur municipal corporation. The area covered is 49&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and the population covered is 136,181.


New Township police station, located in MAMC township, has jurisdiction over parts of Durgapur municipal corporation and [[Faridpur Durgapur]] CD Block. The area covered is 23&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and the population covered is 160,411.<ref name=ps1 /><ref name=ps2/>
Durgapur Women PS has jurisdiction over the Durgapur Subdivision


[[File:Troika Park.jpg|thumb|Children enjoy a ride in Anand Amusement Park at Durgapur City Centre]]
New Township police station, located in MAMC township, has jurisdiction over parts of the Durgapur municipal corporation and the [[Faridpur Durgapur]] CD Block. The area covered is 23&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, and the population covered is 160,411. It has a police Outpost located in Bidhannagar under its jurisdiction.<ref name=ps1 /><ref name=ps2/>
[[File:Durgapur.JPG|thumb|At the entrance of Durgapur Steel city from NH-2]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
In the 2011 census, Durgapur Urban Agglomeration had a population of 581,409 out of which 301,700 were males and 279,709 were females. The 0–6 years population was 51,930. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 87.70.<ref name="CensusUA">{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | publisher = Government of India|access-date = 10 October 2011 }}</ref> Durgapur Urban Agglomeration included Durgapur (M. Corp) and 2 [[census town]]s: [[Bamunara, Paschim Bardhaman|Bamunara]] and [[Arra, Paschim Bardhaman|Arra]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title = Constituents of urban Agglomerations Having Population 1 Lakh & above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011| publisher = Government of India|access-date = 27 March 2012 }}</ref>
 
In the 2011 census, Durgapur Urban Agglomeration had a population of 566,937 out of which 294,349 were male and 272,588 were female. The 0–6&nbsp;year population was 50,512. Effective literacy rate of the population was 87.70.<ref name="CensusUA">{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | publisher = Government of India|access-date = 10 October 2011 }}</ref> Durgapur Municipal Corporation included and 3 [[census town]]s: [[Bamunara, Paschim Bardhaman|Bamunara]], [[Arra, Paschim Bardhaman|Arra]], and partly [[Andal, Paschim Bardhaman|Andal]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title = Constituents of urban Agglomerations Having Population 1 Lakh & above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011| publisher = Government of India|access-date = 27 March 2012 }}</ref>


{{See also|List of cities in West Bengal}}
{{See also|List of cities in West Bengal}}


In the 2011 census, Durgapur Municipal Corporation had a population of 566,937 out of which 294,349 were males and 272,588 were females. The 0–6 years population was 50,512. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 87.84.<ref name=Census2011>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 10 October 2011 }}</ref>
In the 2011 census, Durgapur Municipal Corporation had a population of 581,409 out of which 301,700 were male and 279,709 were female. The 0–6&nbsp;year population was 51,930. Effective literacy rate of the population was 87.84.<ref name=Census2011>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 10 October 2011 }}</ref>
 
=== Religion ===
 
{{Pie chart
|caption = Religions of Durgapur (2011)<ref name="religion"/>
|label1 = [[Hinduism in West Bengal|Hinduism]] |value1 = 91.63 |color1 = orange
|label2 = [[Islam]] |value2 = 6.34 |color2 = green
|label3 = [[Sikhism]] |value3 = 0.41 |color3 = darkturquoise
|label4 = Others |value4 = 1.62|color4 = yellow
|thumb = left
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{{bar box
According to Census of India 2011, Hinduism is the predominant religion in this city, followed by Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and others. Out of the 5,66,517 people living in Durgapur (Municipal Corporation); 5,19,122 are Hindus (91.63%), 35,923 are Muslims (6.34%), 1889 are Christians (0.36%), 2346 are Sikhs (0.44%), 513 are Buddhists, 382 are Jains, 906 are other religions, and 5436 (1.04%) did not state their religion.<ref name="religion">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: West Bengal |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11396/download/14509/DDW19C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
|title=Religions in Durgapur
 
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===Languages===
|left1=Religion
 
|right1=Percent
{{Pie chart
|float=right
|caption = Languages of Durgapur (2011)<ref name="languages"/>
|bars=
|label1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] |value1 = 82.99 |color1 = orchid 
{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|91.63}}
|label2 = [[Hindi]] |value2 = 11.15 |color2 = orange
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|6.34}}
|label3 = [[Santali language|Santali]] |value3 = 1.84 |color3 = darkturquoise
{{bar percent|[[Sikhism|Sikhs]]|pink|0.44}}
|label4 = [[Urdu]] |value4 = 1.03 |color4 = green
{{bar percent|Others†|black|1.59}}
|label5 = Others |value5 = 2.99 |color5 = grey
|caption=Distribution of religions<br />
|thumb = left
†<small>Includes [[Christians]] (0.36%), [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] (<0.2%).</small>
}}
}}


=== Religion ===
At the time of the 2011 census, 82.99% of the population spoke [[Bengali language|Bengali]], 11.15% [[Hindi]], 1.84% [[Santali language|Santali]], and 1.03% [[Urdu]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: West Bengal |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10226/download/13338/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1900.XLSX |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
According to Census of India 2011, Hinduism is the predominant religion in this city, followed by Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and others. Out of 5,66,517 people living in Durgapur (Municipal Corporation); 5,19,122 are Hindus (91.63%), 35,923 are Muslims (6.34%), 1889 are Christians (0.36%), 2346 are Sikhs (0.44%), 513 are Buddhists, 382 are Jains, 906 are other religions and 5436 (1.04%) did not state their religion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/204-durgapur.html|title=Durgapur City Population Census 2011 {{!}} West Bengal|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=23 September 2018}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==
[[File:Durgapur Steel Plant.jpg|thumb|Durgapur Steel Plant]]
Durgapur is the biggest industrial hub of West Bengal and was planned as an integrated industrial city. It is the most developed city in West Bengal in terms of technology, infrastructure, and economy next to Kolkata and contributes a substantial amount to the economy of the state of West Bengal. It lies on the banks of [[Damodar River]] and near to the coalfields of Raniganj. Durgapur was a dream of former prime minister of India, [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] and chief minister of West Bengal, [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/economy/story/19881231-public-private-industries-in-dire-straits-in-durgapur-798050-1988-12-31|title=Public and private industries in dire straits in Durgapur|first=Kamaljeet |last=Rattan|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=12 November 2019|date=31 December 1988}}</ref> The 1948-founded [[Damodar Valley Corporation]] (DVC) is essential to the growth of the area.<ref name="durgapurhub.com">{{Cite web |date=2024-08-15 |title=All You Need to Know About Asansol, Durgapur & Raniganj |url=https://durgapurhub.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-asansol-durgapur-raniganj/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |language=en-US}}</ref> The first project in Durgapur was Damodar Valley Corporation's [[Durgapur Barrage]] which attracted many public sector units. [[Durgapur Steel Plant]] was the first PSU established in the region in 1955 with the help of U.K which was later undertaken by [[Steel Authority of India|SAIL]]. Later, an alloy plant was established by Hindustan Steel Ltd. in 1965 which was also acquired by SAIL. From 1951 to 2019, industrial units in the region grew from 46 to 430, with engineering units rising from 18 to 66 and basic metal units booming from 2 to 122.<ref name="durgapurhub.com"/> The area's economic strength is driven by its rich coal deposits, excellent transportation, and skilled labor force, making it a key economic hub in West Bengal and Eastern India.
[[File:Queen Elizabeth at Durgapur.jpg|thumb|[[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth]] at Durgapur<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-royal-tour-of-india-reel-3|title=The Royal Tour Of India - Reel 3|author=British Pathé|work=britishpathe.com}}</ref>]]
[[File:Durgapur Steel Plant.jpg|thumb|Inside Durgapur Steel Plant]]
Durgapur is the biggest industrial hub of West Bengal (also one of the biggest industrial hubs in India) and was planned as an integrated industrial city. It lies on the banks of [[Damodar River|Damodar river]] and coalfields of Raniganj. Durgapur was a dream of former prime minister of India, [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] and chief minister of West Bengal, [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/economy/story/19881231-public-private-industries-in-dire-straits-in-durgapur-798050-1988-12-31|title=Public and private industries in dire straits in Durgapur|first=Kamaljeet |last=Rattan|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=12 November 2019|date=31 December 1988}}</ref> The first project in Durgapur was [[Damodar Valley Corporation]]'s [[Durgapur Barrage]] which attracted many public sector units. [[Durgapur Steel Plant]] was the first PSU established in the region in 1955 with the help of U.K which was later undertaken by [[Steel Authority of India|SAIL]]. Later, an alloy plant was established by Hindustan Steel.Ltd in 1965 which was also acquired by SAIL. Mining and Allied Machinery Corp (MAMC) established in 1964 (now closed but reviving with J.V of Bharat Earth Movers, Coal India & DVC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/joint-venture-to-revive-mamc/cid/515676|title=Joint venture to revive MAMC|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref> Hindustan Fertilisers Corporation (HFC) was also operational but got closed down (now RCF showed interest to reopen it).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/rcf-eyes-durgapur-fertiliser-unit/cid/723078|title=RCF eyes Durgapur fertiliser unit|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref>
Mining and Allied Machinery Corporation (MAMC) was established in 1964 with the help and support from [[USSR]] (now closed but reviving with J.V of Bharat Earth Movers, [[Coal India]] & DVC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/joint-venture-to-revive-mamc/cid/515676|title=Joint venture to revive MAMC|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref> Hindustan Fertilisers Corporation (HFC) was a major PSU which produced fertilizer but got closed down (now RCF showed interest to reopen it).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/rcf-eyes-durgapur-fertiliser-unit/cid/723078|title=RCF eyes Durgapur fertiliser unit|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref> Bharat Opthlamic Glass Limited (BOGL) was established in 1972 used to manufacture electronic valves and other electronic components. Its closure was approved in 2006.


Durgapur is also an emerging IT and real estate hub. The Government of West Bengal's Webel IT Park houses some of well-known as well as startup software companies generating employment opportunities for the youth of the region. It is set to develop many proposed residential areas like DLF's Durgapur Township.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/dlf-bags-durgapur-project/articleshow/2300108.cms?from=mdr|title=DLF bags Durgapur project|date=22 August 2007|work=The Economic Times|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref>
Durgapur Chemicals Limited (DCL) was set up by the Government of West Bengal in 1963 to boost the chemical needs of the state. DCL started its journey in 1968 and was involved in commercial production of [[Phenol]], [[phthalic anhydride]], [[Monochlorobenzene|monochloro benzene]], [[Pentachlorophenol|pentachloro Phenol]], [[caustic soda]], [[chlorine]] and [[hydrochloric acid]].{{cn|date=July 2025}} Although not closed, but the Government of West Bengal decided to disinvest in DCL in 2016 as it had increasingly become a sick industry.{{cn|date=July 2025}}
 
[[DPL Thermal Power Station|Durgapur Projects Limited]] (DPL) was the first [[thermal power station]] in the city. It was commissioned by the [[Government of West Bengal]] in 1960. It has eight production units of which only two are currently operational. The whole city of Durgapur and the surrounding areas get electricity supply from DPL. It is currently owned by [[West Bengal Power Development Corporation]].{{cn|date=July 2025}}
 
Major Indian and international MNCs have their production facilities in Durgapur which includes [[GE Power|GE Power India Limited]] (formerly ACC Babcock Limited which was later taken over by [[Alstom]]), [[Scania AB|Scania]] and [[Komatsu Limited|Komatsu]] (in partnership with [[Larsen & Toubro]]), [[RPG Group|Philips Carbon Black]], Sankey Wheels (a unit of GKW), [[Birla Corporation|Birla Cement]] (earlier Durgapur Cement Ltd.), Graphite India Limited, etc.
 
Durgapur is also an emerging IT and real estate hub. The Government of West Bengal's Webel IT Park houses some of well known as well as startup software companies generating employment opportunities for the youth of the region. It is set to develop many proposed residential areas like DLF's Durgapur Township.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/dlf-bags-durgapur-project/articleshow/2300108.cms?from=mdr|title=DLF bags Durgapur project|date=22 August 2007|work=The Economic Times|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref> Companies like [[Tata Consultancy Services]] (a major Indian multinational IT company) etc. have their branch office and back office respectively in the city.{{cn|date=July 2025}}


==Transport==
==Transport==


===Road===
===Road network===
Durgapur is the preferred gateway to the districts of [[Bankura district|Bankura]], [[Birbhum district|Birbhum]] ([[Bolpur]], [[Rampurhat]], [[Suri, Birbhum|Suri]]), and [[Purulia district|Purulia]]. [[National Highway 19 (India)|NH 19]] (old numbering: NH 2) passes through the city jurisdiction and [[State Highway 9 (West Bengal)|SH 9]] originates from Muchipara in the city. [[National Highway 14 (India)|NH 14]] (old numbering NH 60) passes through the north-western suburb of [[Pandabeswar]] and finally passes through [[Raniganj]] and heads away towards [[Odisha, India|Odisha]]. It happens to be one of the very few cities that have an [[Asian Highway Network|Asian Highway (AH)]] passing directly through the city jurisdiction. The [[AH1]] links [[Japan]] with [[Turkey]], through [[Korea]], [[China]], [[Vietnam]], [[Cambodia]], [[Thailand]], [[Myanmar]], [[India]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Afghanistan]], and [[Iran]].
Durgapur has a well-defined hierarchical road system comprising approximately 1,780 km of roads, categorized as arterial, sub-arterial, and collector roads.<ref name="IIEST20202" />


Durgapur has bus terminuses at Prantika, City Center, and at Railway Station. Within the city, private mini-buses operate from Station terminus to Prantika, via different routes through the city.
* '''Arterial and Sub-Arterial Roads''': ~ 480 km
** Some of the Major corridors include:
*** [[National Highway 19 (India)|NH-19]]
*** Jawaharlal Nehru Avenue
*** Mahatma Gandhi Road
*** Sarat Chandra Avenue
*** Bidhan Chandra Roy Avenue
*** Hahnemann Avenue
*** Bankura Road
*** Bidhan Sarani
*** SSB Sarani
*** Shahid Khudiram bose Sarani
*** Shastri Avenue
*** Zakir Hussain Avenue


Auto-rickshaws ply between [[Durgapur City Centre|City Center]], Benachity, William Kery, Chandidas, Mamra, Bidhannagar, Railway Station and other parts of the city in a number of routes. Pre-paid taxis are available in the city from Station Terminus. Additionally, cab and auto-rickshaw services for the city are offered online.
* '''Collector Roads''': ~1,300 km


Only one bus is available for the Kalyani-Bansberia route and it departs from Benachity at 4:40 am and from [[Kalyani, West Bengal|Kalyani]] at 10 am every day.
These are generally 7-meter-wide roads serving local traffic within neighborhoods.


Various private buses ranging from sleepers to premium Volvos are available from City Center, Durgapur for [[Kolkata]], [[Asansol]], [[Barddhaman]], [[Barakar]], [[Bhubaneswar]], Digha and other nearby cities. Durgapur is the headquarters of [[South Bengal State Transport Corporation|SBSTC]] which provides government bus services to Kolkata, Haldia, Digha, Bankura etc. from Durgapur and Asansol. Private buses are available for Asansol, Barakar, Bardhaman, Bolpur, Bishnupur, Chittaranjan, Deoghar, Digha, Illambajar, Jhargram, Kalna, Katwa, Kharagpur, Krishnanagar, Medinipur, Nabadwip, Nalhati, Purulia, Rampurhat, Siuri, Tatanagar, Tarakeswar, etc.
Planned areas such as the DSP Township, SEPCO, MAMC, and Bidhan Nagar follow grid or modular patterns with wide roads and proper junctions. In contrast, unplanned areas like Benachity, Bhiringi, Fuljhore, and Palashdiha exhibit organically developed and often narrower road layouts with limited connectivity and lower right-of-way.<ref name="IIEST20202" />
 
The study reports that arterial roads in the planned areas have wider right-of-way (up to 50 m) compared to unplanned areas (as narrow as 15 m). Roads in industrial areas are generally 2-lane undivided roads with inadequate width for the volume of heavy vehicles.<ref name="IIEST20202" />
 
Durgapur is a gateway to the districts of [[Bankura district|Bankura]], [[Birbhum district|Birbhum]] ([[Bolpur]], [[Rampurhat]], [[Suri, Birbhum|Suri]]), and [[Purulia district|Purulia]]. [[National Highway 19 (India)|NH 19]] (old numbering: NH 2) passes through the city jurisdiction and [[State Highway 9 (West Bengal)|SH 9]] originates from Muchipara in the city. [[National Highway 14 (India)|NH 14]] (old numbering NH 60) passes through the north-western suburb of [[Pandabeswar]] and finally passes through [[Raniganj]] and heads away towards [[Odisha, India|Odisha]]. It is one of the few cities that has an [[Asian Highway Network|Asian Highway (AH)]] passing directly through the city jurisdiction. The [[AH1]] links [[Japan]] with [[Turkey]], through [[Korea]], [[China]], [[Vietnam]], [[Cambodia]], [[Thailand]], [[Myanmar]], [[India]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Afghanistan]], and [[Iran]].
 
Durgapur has three bus termini at Durgapur Railway Station, Prantika (Prantika-I and II), and City Center. Within the city, private mini-buses operate from Durgapur Rly. Station to Prantika, via City Centre, Muchipara and various other routes within the city. Muchipara is an important bus stop in Durgapur, from which all buses are available.
 
Intra City Routes within the city are as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
!Route Name
!Origin & Destination
!Areas Covered
|-
|8B
|Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika
|<ref name="IIEST20203" />Sagarbhanga, Muchipara, Bidhannagar, Fuljhore,  Sepco (''Only bus stop'')
|-
|8A
|Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika
|<ref name="IIEST20203" />Birbhanpur, Angadpur, DTPS, Faridpur, Benachity.
|-
|A - Zone
|Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika
|<ref name="IIEST20203" />Gamon Bus stop, Garrage, DPL bus stop, 1st AB bus stop, City Centre, DSP Township.
|-
|B - Zone
|Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika
|<ref name="IIEST20203" />Gamon Bus stop, Garrage, DPL bus stop, 1st AB bus stop, City Centre, Kabiguru, SEPCO Township, IQ - City, DSP Township.
|-
|54 - Feet
|Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika
|<ref name="IIEST20203" />Gamon Bus stop, Garrage, DPL bus stop, 1st AB bus stop, City Centre, Gandhi More, 54 Feet Area.
|-
|MAMC
|Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika
|<ref name="IIEST20203" />Gamon Bus stop, Garrage, DPL bus stop, MAMC Township, Mamra, Sepco (''Only bus stop'').
|-
|Ichhapur, Ukhra
|Prantika - Ichhapur.
Prantika - Ukhra.
|<ref name="IIEST20203" />Dhandabag, Ichhapur, Ukhra.
|-
|Bijra
|Prantika - Bijra
|<ref name="IIEST20203" />Bijra.
|}
Auto-rickshaws ply between City Center, Benachity, William Kery, Chandidas, Mamra, Bidhannagar, Railway Station, and other parts of the city in a number of routes. They also act as Feeder Routes to ensure last Mile connectivity. Pre-paid taxis are available in the city from railway stations. Additionally, online cab services like [[Ola Cabs|Ola]], [[Uber]], etc., and bike taxi services like [[Rapido (company)|Rapido]] are available within the city.
 
[[File:Ram Mandir in Bidhannagar, Durgapur.jpg|thumb|Ram Mandir in Bidhannagar, Durgapur, West Bengal, India]]
Only one bus is available for the Kalyani-Bansberia route and it departs from Prantika-II Bus Terminus at 4:40&nbsp;am and from [[Kalyani, West Bengal|Kalyani]] at 10&nbsp;am every day.
 
Various private and government buses ranging from sleepers to premium Volvos are available from City Center Bus Terminus and Station Bus Terminus for [[Kolkata]], [[Asansol]], [[Barddhaman]], [[Barakar]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Digha]], and other nearby cities. Durgapur is the headquarters of [[South Bengal State Transport Corporation|SBSTC]] which provides government bus services to Kolkata, Haldia, Digha, and Bankura, from Durgapur and Asansol. Private buses are available for Asansol, Barakar, Bardhaman, Bolpur, Bishnupur, Chittaranjan, Deoghar, Digha, Illambazar, Jhargram, Kalna, Katwa, Kharagpur, Krishnanagar, Medinipur, Nabadwip, Nalhati, Purulia, Rampurhat, Siuri, Tatanagar, and Tarakeswar, among others.


===Air===
===Air===
The city is home to a domestic airport, the [[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport]]. It is India's first private-sector Greenfield airport. It is located at a place called Andal which is roughly 15 kilometres from Durgapur's City Center Bus Terminus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kniairport.com/#|title=KNIAIRPORT- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport|website=www.kniairport.com|access-date=23 September 2018}}</ref> The airport has direct flights to [[New Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Chennai]], [[Bangalore]] and [[Hyderabad]], which are operated by [[IndiGo]] and [[SpiceJet|Spicejet]]. And an old DSP Airport at Bijra near IQ city.


An air force station at [[Panagarh]] (16.3&nbsp;km from Durgapur City Centre), belonging to the Indian Air Force, is used as a base for a C-130J Hercules squadronal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/panagarh-to-be-iafs-second-hub-for-c-130j-super-hercules-planes/articleshow/48344173.cms|title=Panagarh to be IAF's second hub for C-130J Super Hercules planes|date=11 July 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=23 September 2018}}</ref>
[[File:The front facade of Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Andal, Durgapur.jpg|270x270px|thumb|Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport]]
 
The city is home to a domestic airport, the [[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport]]. It is India's first private-sector Greenfield airport. It is located at a place called Andal which is roughly 15 kilometres from Durgapur's City Center Bus Terminus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kniairport.com/#|title=KNIAIRPORT- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport|website=www.kniairport.com|access-date=23 September 2018}}</ref> And an old DSP Airport at Bijra near IQ city.


===Rail===
An air force station at [[Panagarh]] (Military Airfield), belonging to the Indian Air Force, is used as a base for a [[C-130J Hercules]] squadron.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/panagarh-to-be-iafs-second-hub-for-c-130j-super-hercules-planes/articleshow/48344173.cms|title=Panagarh to be IAF's second hub for C-130J Super Hercules planes|date=11 July 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=23 September 2018}}</ref>
Durgapur is served by [[Durgapur railway station]]. It is one of the most important station of [[Eastern Railways]] where almost all express trains give a stop, except a few long-distance trains like the Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani express and Duronto express. It falls in the [[Bardhaman-Asansol section]] of Eastern Railways and [[Howrah-Gaya-Delhi line]] of [[Indian Railways]].


==Climate==
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|15|29|19
|19|36|25
|24|42|31
|26|43|87
|26|42|275
|26|37|334
|25|35|338
|25|34|239
|22|32|78
|17|28|15
|10|25|24
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Durgapur experiences a somewhat transitional climate between the tropical wet and dry climate of Kolkata and the more humid subtropical climate further north. Summers are extremely hot and dry, lasting from March to the middle of June, with average daily temperatures near 40&nbsp;°C. They are followed by the monsoon season with heavy precipitation and somewhat lower temperatures. Durgapur receives most of its annual rainfall of around 1,320&nbsp;mm during this season. The monsoon is followed by a mild, dry winter from November to January. Temperatures are quite moderate, with average daily temperatures near 16&nbsp;°C. There is a short autumn at the end of October and a short spring in February, both of which have relatively moderate temperatures of around 20&nbsp;°C. Due to the heavy rainfall it has received in recent years, for almost five months of heavy rainfall every year, locals often refer to the city as “Chhota Cherapunji”. ( named after the main city of Cherapunji )[[File:Durgapur Bus Stand .jpg|left|thumb|Durgapur bus stand outside Durgapur Railway Station|270x270px]]
== Administrative changes ==
== Administrative changes ==
The administrative setup came in stages. In 1837, when Bankura district was formed, Durgapur area was part of it. In 1847, Raniganj subdivision was formed with three police stations – Raniganj, Kanksa, and Neamatpur - and it was made a part of Bardhaman district. In 1906, the subdivisional headquarters was shifted to Burdwan and the subdivision renamed accordingly. In 1910, the police stations in Asansol subdivision were Asansol, Ranigunj, Kanksa, Faridpur, and Barakar. On 14 April 1968, [[Durgapur subdivision]] was carved out of Asansol subdivision.
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In 2011, the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) was formed by the State Government.
The administrative setup came in stages. In 1837, when Bankura district was formed, the Durgapur area was part of it. In 1847, the Raniganj subdivision was formed with three police stations&nbsp;– Raniganj, Kanksa, and Neamatpur&nbsp;– and it was made a part of the Bardhaman district. In 1906, the subdivisional headquarters was shifted to Burdwan, and the subdivision renamed accordingly. In 1910, the police stations in Asansol subdivision were Asansol, Ranigunj, Kanksa, Faridpur, and Barakar. On 14 April 1968, the [[Durgapur subdivision]] was carved out of Asansol subdivision. In 2011, the [[Asansol–Durgapur Police Commissionerate|Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate]] (ADPC) was formed by the state government.


==Education==
==Education==
=== Colleges ===
=== Colleges ===
[[File:Garden of the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, India.jpg|thumb|Garden of the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, India]]
[[File:Nitdgpfront.jpg|thumb|National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, India]]
Durgapur is home to [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nitdgp.ac.in|title=NIT DURGAPUR|work=nitdgp.ac.in}}</ref> an autonomous institution in eastern India of [[List of Institutes of National Importance|national importance]]. It is one of the 31 [[National Institutes of Technology|N.I.T.]]s in the country. [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur|N.I.T. Durgapur]] is one of the 8 old Regional Engineering Colleges established in 1956.
Durgapur is home to [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nitdgp.ac.in|title=NIT DURGAPUR|work=nitdgp.ac.in}}</ref> an autonomous institution in eastern India of [[List of Institutes of National Importance|national importance]]. It is one of the 31 [[National Institutes of Technology|N.I.T.]]s in the country. [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur|N.I.T. Durgapur]] is one of the eight old Regional Engineering Colleges established in 1956.


[[Durgapur Government College]] is the only government college not only in the home district of Burdwan but also in the neighbouring districts of Bankura, Purulia and Birbhum. It was established on 15 September 1970 and was affiliated to the [[University of Burdwan]] which later got affiliated to [[Kazi Nazrul University]].
[[Durgapur Government College]] is a premier government degree college not only in the home district of Paschim Barddhaman but also in the neighbouring districts of Bankura, Purulia, and Birbhum. It was established on 15 September 1970, and was affiliated to the [[University of Burdwan]], which later got affiliated to [[Kazi Nazrul University]].


The [[Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute]] (also known as CSIR-CMERI Durgapur or CMERI Durgapur) is a public [[engineering]] [[research and development]] institution in Durgapur, [[West Bengal]], India. It is a constituent laboratory of the Indian [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR).<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.csir.res.in |title = Council of Scientific & Industrial Research &#124; CSIR &#124; GoI}}</ref> The institute is dedicated to work in the [[Mechanical engineering|mechanical]] and allied engineering disciplines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/abt/profile.html |title=Welcome to CMERI |publisher=cmeri.res.in |access-date=25 August 2013}}</ref>
The [[Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute]] (also known as CSIR-CMERI Durgapur or CMERI Durgapur) is a public [[engineering]] [[research and development]] institution in Durgapur, [[West Bengal]], India. It is a constituent laboratory of the Indian [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR).<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.csir.res.in |title = Council of Scientific & Industrial Research &#124; CSIR &#124; GoI}}</ref> The institute is dedicated to work in the [[Mechanical engineering|mechanical]] and allied engineering disciplines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/abt/profile.html |title=Welcome to CMERI |publisher=cmeri.res.in |access-date=25 August 2013}}</ref>


The [[National Power Training Institute]] (Also known as NPTI(ER) and formerly known as PETS, Durgapur) is an institute under Ministry of Power, Government of India which offers postgraduate education in the field of power plants. This institute is also associated with several industrial bodies for imparting training to plant personnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nptidurgapur.com|title=Welcome To NPTI Durgapur|website=www.nptidurgapur.com|access-date=25 March 2018}}</ref>
The [[National Power Training Institute]] (Also known as NPTI(ER) and formerly known as PETS, Durgapur) is an institute under Ministry of Power, Government of India which offers postgraduate education in the field of power plants. This institute is also associated with several industrial bodies for imparting training to plant personnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nptidurgapur.com/|title=Welcome To NPTI Durgapur|website=www.nptidurgapur.com|access-date=25 March 2018|archive-date=10 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110055202/http://www.nptidurgapur.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
[[Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur|Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College]], [[Bengal College of Engineering and Technology]], [[Sanaka Education Trusts Group of Institutions]], [[NSHM Knowledge Campus]], [[Durgapur Institute of Advanced Technology and Management]] and The Aryabhatta Institute of Engineering & Management are private engineering colleges which offer ([[B.Tech]]) in engineering and other degrees, including [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]], [[Bachelor of Computer Application|BCA]], [[B.Pharm]], and others. They are affiliated to [[Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology]] (MAKAUT). [[Durgapur Women's College]] and [[Michael Madhusudan Memorial College]] are general degree colleges affiliated to [[Kazi Nazrul University]].
 
[[Netaji Subhas Open University]] is a state open university for imparting distance education. It is modelled on the [[Open University]], [[UK]] and the [[IGNOU]], and offers courses in different disciplines of graduate and post-graduate courses.


[[Durgapur Institute of Advanced Technology and Management]], [[Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur|Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College]] and the [[Bengal College of Engineering and Technology]] offer engineering degrees. They are affiliated to [[Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology]] (MAKAUT), formerly known as [[West Bengal University of Technology]] (WBUT). [[Durgapur Women's College]] and [[Michael Madhusudan Memorial College]] are general degree colleges affiliated to [[Kazi Nazrul University]].
[[IQ City Medical College]] and [[Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital]] are two colleges which offer ([[MBBS]]) medical degree and paramedical courses. They are affiliated to [[West Bengal University of Health Sciences]]. Durgapur Paramedical College is another college which offers both a diploma and degree in paramedical courses.
The New Horizon Institute of Technology (NHIT) is a prominent Polytechnic college approved by AICTE & affiliated with the West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development.


=== Schools ===
=== Public schools ===
[[File:Jawaharlal Nehru with school children at Durgapur copy.jpg|thumb|[[Jawaharlal Nehru]] with [[schoolchildren]] at Durgapur]]
[[File:Jawaharlal Nehru with school children at Durgapur copy.jpg|thumb|[[Jawaharlal Nehru]] with [[schoolchildren]] at Durgapur]]
Durgapur houses a large number of government aided and public schools in addition to two [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]] and [[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Durgapur|Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya]] (under the Government of India). Notable private schools include: [[St. Michael's School, Durgapur|St. Michael's School and Hem Sheela Model School]], [[St. Xavier's School, Durgapur|St. Xavier's School]],[[Carmel Convent High School, Durgapur|Carmel Convent High School]], [[Pranavananda Vidyamandir]] and [[St. Peter's School, Durgapur|St. Peter's School]].
Durgapur houses a large number of government aided and public schools in addition to two [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]] and [[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Durgapur|Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya]] (under the Government of India). Notable private schools include: the [[St. Xavier's School, Durgapur|St. Xavier's School]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] Public School.<!---♦♦♦ Only add a school to this list if it already has its own article on the English Bharatpedia ♦♦♦--->
 
'''Higher Secondary Schools'''
*Assembly of God Church School, established in 1958, is an English medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. It has a playground and 8 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093501804/assembly-of-god-church-school.html | title= Assembly of God Church School, established in 1958  |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur Girls’ High School, established in 1959, is a Bengali medium girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a library and 20 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093504008/durgapur-girls-high-school.html | title= Durgapur Girls’ High School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Nadiha High School, established in 1960, is a Bengali medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library and 16 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093504305/nadiha-high-school.html | title= Nadiha High School | work=  |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Angadpur High School, established in 1962, is Bengali medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to XII. It has a playground and a library.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093503704/angadpur-high-school.html | title= Angadpur High School |publisher= Schools/org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Gopalmath High School, established in 1962, is a Bengali medium boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to XII. It has a playground, a library and 4 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093503511/gopal-math-high-school.html | title= Gopalmath High School|publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[St. Xavier's School, Durgapur|St.Xavier’s School]], established in1963, is an English medium boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 7,500 books and 35 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502609/st-xavier-s-school.html | title= St.Xavier’s School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Carmel Convent High School, Durgapur|Carmel Convent High School]], established in 1964, is an English medium girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class II to class XII.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502410/carmel-covent-high-school.html | title= Carmel Convent High School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur Project Boys’ High School, established in 1963, is a Bengali medium boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 2332 books and 5 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500402/durgapur-project-boys-high-school-govt-sponsored.html | title= Durgapur Project Boys’ High School  |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*DVC DTPS High School, established in 1963, is a Bengali medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has playground, a library with 1,025 books and 30 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093503604/dvc-dtps-h-s-school.html | title= DVC DTPS H.S. School |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur R.E.College Model School, established in 1963, is a Bengali medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a playground, a library and 12 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502104/durgapur-r-e-college-model-school.html | title= Durgapur R.E.College Model School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*DSP B-Zone High School, established in 1963, is a Bengali medium boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 5,000 books and 6 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500413/dsp-b-zone-high-school.html | title= DSP B-Zone High School |publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur B Zone Steel Town Girls’ High School, established in 1965, is a Bengali medium girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 3,500 books and 13 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500610/durgapur-b-zone-steel-town-girls-high-school.html | title= Durgapur B Zone Steel Town Girls’ High School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur A.V.B. High School, established in 1966, is a Bengali medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a playground and a library with 3,500 books.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502604/durgapur-a-v-b-high-school.html | title= Durgapur A.V.B. High School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Sagarbhanga High School, established in 1970, is Bengali medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library and 22 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502904/sagar-bhanga-high-school-g-s.html | title= Sagarbhanga High School |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Kendriya Vidyalaya CMERI Durgapur, established in 1970, is an English medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. It has a library with 6,690 books and 33 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500204/kendriya-vidyalaya-cmeri-durgapur.html | title= Kendriya Vidyalaya CMERI Durgapur |publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Nepalipara Hindi High School, established in 1973, is a Hindi medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 2,000 books and 20 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093503103/nepali-para-hindi-high-school.html | title= Nepalipara Hindi High School |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Akbar Road DSP Girls’ High School, established in 1974, is a Bengali-medium girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 5,000 books and 6 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500904/akbar-road-dsp-girls-high-school.html | title= Akbar Road DSP Girls’ High School |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*DAV Model School, established in 1975, is a Bengali medium coeducational institution, having the facility for teaching from class I to class XII, It has a playground,<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500701/dav-model-school.html | title=  DAV Model School | work=  |publisher=Schools,org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*DSP Joydev Road Girls’ High School, established in 1979, is a Bengali medium girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library and 5 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500414/dsp-joydev-road-girls-high-school.html | title= DSP Joydev Road Girls’ High School |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Pranavananda Vidyamandir, established in 1976, is an English medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. It has a playground and a library with 10,000 books.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500705/pranavananda-vidyamandir.html | title= Pranavananda Vidyamandir  |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur Urdu High School, established in 1983, is an Urdu medium coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093501310/durga-pur-urdu-high-school.html | title= Durgapur Urdu High School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur P.T. Girls’ High School, established in 1983, is a Bengali medium girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a library with 1,116 books and 3 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093504006/durgapur-p-t-girls-high-schoo.html | title= Durgapur P.T. Girls’ High School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur Joydev Boys’ High School, established in 1984, is a Hindi medium boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 4,000 books and 6 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500607/durgapur-joydev-boys-high-school.html | title= Durgapur Joydev Boys’ High School |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Bidhannagar H.S. Boys’ High School, established in 1985, is a Bengali medium boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 2,500 books and 13 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502605/bidhannagar-g-s-boys-high-school.html | title= Bidhannagar H.S. Boys’ High School |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Bidhannagar G.S. Girls’ High School, established in 1986, is a Bengali medium girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a playground and a library with 4052 books.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502701/bidhannagar-g-s-girls-high-s.html | title= Bidhannagar G.S. Girls’ High S |publisher= Schools.org  | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur P.T. Boys’ High School, established in 1986, is a Bengali medium boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 1085 books.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093504007/durgapur-p-t-boys-high-school.html | title= Durgapur P.T. Boys’ High School  |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Hem Seela Model School, established in 1995, is an English medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 50,000 books and 100 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502304/hem-seela-model-school.html| title= Hem Seela Model School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur Ispat Vidyalaya B Zone, established in 1999, is an English-medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. It has playground, a library with 5,000 books and 9 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093500304/durgapur-ispat-vidyalaya-b-zone.html | title= Durgapur Ispat Vidyalaya B Zone |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Durgapur Ispat Vidyalaya, established in 1999, is an English medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 5,000 books and 9 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093501002/durgapur-ispat-vidyalaya.html | title= Durgapur Ispat Vidyalaya |publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, established in 2003, is an English medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class VI to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 3,160 books and 50 computers for teaching and learning facilities. It is a [[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093502703/jawahar-navodaya-vidyalaya.html | title= Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>
*Pijnesh Coeducational School, established in 2003, is a Hindi medium coeducational institution, having facilities for teaching from class I to class XII.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/barddhaman/19093504308/pijnesh-co-education-school.html | title= Pijnesh Coeducational School |publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 19 July 2023}}</ref>


==Sports facilities==
==Sports facilities==
*[[Nehru Stadium, Durgapur|Nehru Stadium]] is the biggest sports stadium in the city. It has a huge football ground, basketball and volleyball courts, athletic tracks, modern fully equipped gymnasium etc. It is managed by Durgapur Steel Plant Authority.
*[[Nehru Stadium, Durgapur|Nehru Stadium]] is the largest sports stadium in the city. It has a football ground, basketball and volleyball courts, athletic tracks, modern fully equipped gymnasium, etc.. It is managed by Durgapur Steel Plant Authority.
*[[ASP Stadium]] is another sporting centre with a large ground, with all facilities for cricket, football, gymnastics, etc. It is managed by the Alloy Steel Plant Authority.
*[[Sidhu Kanu Indoor Stadium]] houses sporting organisations and sporting associations of Burdwan district, including Durgapur Sub-divisional Women's Sports Association, School Sports Association-Durgapur Sub-division, Burdwan District Badminton Association, Burdwan District Table Tennis Association, and Burdwan District Physical Culture Association.
*[[Shahid Bhagat Singh Kridangan]] is a newly developed stadium, which is run by the Durgapur Municipal Corporation. Its football ground is one of the best in West Bengal. Teams like Mohun Bagan A.C. conduct their pre-season training camps here.
*[[Sidhu Kanu Indoor Stadium]] houses many sporting organisation and sporting association of Burdwan district, including Durgapur Sub-divisional Women's Sports Association, School Sports Association-Durgapur Sub-division, Burdwan District Badminton Association, Burdwan District Table Tennis Association and Burdwan District Physical Culture Association.


==Media==
==Media==
Durgapur has several electronic media houses. Express News, DSTV (owned by DSP), Hallow India, TV Bangla are some of them., are printed from the city. ''[[Anandabazar Patrika]]'' is published from Ghutgoria, near Durgapur, in Bankura District, and has a separate Asansol-Durgapur edition. Samay Sanket is another newspaper published from Durgapur. ''[[Dainik Jagaran]]'' has a Durgapur Edition, too. Durgapur does not have any F.M. stations. However All India Radio 100.3 FM, 92.7 Big FM, 93.5 Red FM and Radio Mirchi 95 FM has stations at [[Asansol]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Private Commercial FM Stations in India |url=https://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/fm/pvt.htm |website=qsl.net |access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref> and serve both Asansol and Durgapur.
Durgapur has several electronic media houses: Express News, DSTV (owned by DSP), India Hood Durgapur, Durgapur Darpan, ''[[Anandabazar Patrika]]'' is published from Ghutgoria, near Durgapur, in Bankura District. Samay Sanket is another newspaper published from Durgapur. Durgapur does not have any F.M. stations, however, [[All India Radio]] 100.3 FM, 92.7 Big FM, 93.5 Red FM, and Radio Mirchi 95 FM have stations at [[Asansol]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Shibpur |first=Department of Architecture and Town & Regional Planning, IIEST |date=2020 |title=Preparation of Integrated Development Plan for Durgapur Town |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/716596150/Group-2-Transportation-and-Land-Use |website=scribd.com}}</ref> and serve both Asansol and Durgapur.


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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* [[Bikramjit Basu]], recipient of the [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology]], Alumni of [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur]].
* [[Bikramjit Basu]], recipient of the [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology]], Alumni of [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur]].
* [[Bimal Mitra]], Indian Bengali Author and author of [[Saheb Bibi Golam]].
* [[Bimal Mitra]], Indian Bengali Author and author of [[Saheb Bibi Golam]].
* [[Dipali Saha]], Politician, [[All India Trinamool Congress]], won from Sonamukhi (Vidhan Sabha constituency), formerly within [[Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency))]].
* [[Dipali Saha]], Politician, [[All India Trinamool Congress]], won from Sonamukhi (Vidhan Sabha constituency), formerly within [[Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Durgapur]].
* [[Kalipada Bauri]], Former Politician who won from Gangajalghati, formerly within [[Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency))]] from [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]].
* [[Kalipada Bauri]], Former Politician who won from Gangajalghati, formerly within [[Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Durgapur]] from [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]].
* [[Kamanio Chattopadhyay]], recipient of the [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology]], Alumni of [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur]].
* [[Kamanio Chattopadhyay]], recipient of the [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology]], Alumni of [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur]].
* [[Lalbihari Bhattacharya]], Former Politician who won from [[Barjora (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]], formerly within [[Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency))]] from [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]].
* [[Lalbihari Bhattacharya]], Former Politician who won from [[Barjora (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]], formerly within [[Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Durgapur]] from [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]].
* [[Mamtaz Sanghamita]], Former Member of Parliament, [[Bardhaman–Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] belonging to [[All India Trinamool Congress]]
* [[Mamtaz Sanghamita]], Former Member of Parliament, [[Bardhaman–Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] belonging to [[All India Trinamool Congress]]
* [[Mika Singh]], Indian Playback Singer and live performer.
* [[Mika Singh]], Indian Playback Singer and live performer.
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* [[Sunil Kumar Mandal]], Indian Politician and [[Member of Parliament]], Purba Bardhaman, who previously won from Galsi, within [[Bardhaman–Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)]], from [[Forward Bloc]].
* [[Sunil Kumar Mandal]], Indian Politician and [[Member of Parliament]], Purba Bardhaman, who previously won from Galsi, within [[Bardhaman–Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)]], from [[Forward Bloc]].
* [[S. S. Ahluwalia]], Member of Parliament, [[Bardhaman–Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] belonging to [[Bhartiya Janata Party]].
* [[S. S. Ahluwalia]], Member of Parliament, [[Bardhaman–Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] belonging to [[Bhartiya Janata Party]].
* [[Swami Ashokananda]], Disciple of [[Swami Vivekananda]].
* [[Tushar Dutta]], Classical Music Vocalist.
* [[Tushar Dutta]], Classical Music Vocalist.


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== External links ==
== External links ==
 
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* [http://www.bardhaman.nic.in/ Bardhaman district official site]
* [http://www.bardhaman.nic.in/ Bardhaman district official site]
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Durgapur
Nickname: 
Ruhr of India
Durgapur is located in West Bengal
Durgapur
Durgapur
Durgapur is located in India
Durgapur
Durgapur
Durgapur is located in Asia
Durgapur
Durgapur
Coordinates: 23°33′N 87°19′E / 23.550°N 87.317°E / 23.550; 87.317
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictPaschim Bardhaman
EstablishedLate 1950s
Founded byBidhan Chandra Roy (former Chief Minister of West Bengal)
Named forDurgacharan Chattopadhyay
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • Body
 • MayorAnindita Mukherjee
 • Legislature
 • Executive
 • Judiciary
Area
 • Urban
154.20 km2 (59.54 sq mi)
 • Metro
771.28 km2 (297.79 sq mi)
 • Rank4th in West Bengal
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Rank4th in West Bengal
 • Urban
726,000
 • Metro
1,209,372
Demonym(s)Durgapurbashi, Durgapurians
Languages
 • OfficialBengali[3][4]
 • Additional officialEnglish[3]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
713201–713217
Telephone code+91 0343
Vehicle registrationWB-39 / WB-40
Lok Sabha constituencyBardhaman–Durgapur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyDurgapur Purba
Durgapur Paschim
ClimateAw
TransitHighway: NH-19
Grand Trunk Road
AH1
Railway: DGR
Airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
City Development AuthorityAsansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA)
Websitedurgapurmunicipalcorporation.org

Durgapur (bn), is a major industrial hub and a planned urban agglomeration in the Indian state of West Bengal.[5] It stands on the northern bank of the Damodar river and is located in Paschim Bardhaman district.[6][7] Durgapur is a major centre for producing steel and manufacturing train wheels in India.[8][9] Over the past few years[which?], this city has also been developed as a hub for the IT industry in India.[10] The city was planned by Bidhan Chandra Roy, Joseph Allen Stein and Benjamin Polk in 1955.[11] Durgapur is the only city in eastern India to have an operational dry dock. Durgapur has been nicknamed the 'Steel Backbone of Industrial Bengal'.

History

Ancient settlements

Stone hunting equipment used by hunters from the prehistoric period has been excavated from Durgapur which shows that the human settlement of thr Durgapur area dates back to around 5000 BC.[12] The Damodar-Ajay River Valley witnessed the growth of settled life simultaneously during the Harappa-Mohenjo Daro civilization.[13]

Etymology

Around 1765, Gopinath Chattopadhyay secured a lease for a portion of Jangalmahal (now part of Durgapur) from the Maharaja of Bardhaman.[13] This area later became known as Gopinathpur Mouja. Gopinath worked to transform this dense forest into a habitable area. His descendant, Durgacharan Chattopadhyay, continued the effort and established a new colony in the present Sagarbhanga region of Durgapur. In 1793, he erected a Kali temple, followed by a Shiva temple in 1803. The Zamindar house in Sagarbhanga stands as a testament to Durgacharan’s substantial contributions.

In 1855, when the East India Company laid the railway line between Bardhaman and Andal, the station was named Durgapur, a tribute to Durgacharan’s efforts by the local community. This marked the formalization of the name ‘Durgapur,’ gaining significance as a railway hub in the country.[13]

Grand Trunk Road

As the colonial era unfolded, Durgapur became a strategic outpost along the Grand Trunk Road. British administrative records narrate the city’s transformation from a hamlet to a bustling settlement.

Post-Independence

Following India’s independence in 1947, Durgapur underwent a remarkable metamorphosis under the visionary leadership of Bidhan Chandra Roy, the then Chief Minister of West Bengal. The city was chosen as the site for the second integrated steel plant in India, setting the stage for rapid industrialization and urbanization.

Geography

Map of Paschim Bardhaman district

Location

Durgapur is located at 23°33′N 87°19′E / 23.55°N 87.32°E / 23.55; 87.32. It has an average elevation of 65 metres (213 ft).

Durgapur is in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, on the bank of the Damodar River, just before it enters the alluvial plains of Bengal. The topography is undulating. The coal-bearing area of the Raniganj coalfields lies just beyond Durgapur; some parts intrude into the area. The area was deeply forested until the end of 20th century and some streaks of the indigenous sal and Mahua forests can still be seen scantily.

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Environment

Durgapur has been ranked 35th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.[14]

Climate

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Durgapur experiences a somewhat transitional climate between the tropical wet and dry climate of Kolkata and the more humid subtropical climate further north. Summers are extremely hot and dry, lasting from March to the middle of June, with average daily temperatures exceeding 45 °C. They are followed by the monsoon season with heavy precipitation and somewhat lower temperatures. Durgapur receives most of its annual rainfall of around 1,320 mm during this season. The monsoon is followed by a cold, dry winter from November to January. Temperatures are cold, with average daily temperatures dropping near 9 °C. There is a short autumn at the end of October and a short spring in February, both of which have relatively moderate temperatures of around 20 °C. Due to the heavy rainfall it has received in recent years, for almost five months of heavy rainfall every year, locals often refer to the city as "Chhota Cherapunji" (named after the main city of Cherapunji).

Law administration

Police stations

Aurobindo Police Station, located in Durgapur Steel Township, opposite to Office of Commissioner of Police (Asansol-Durgapur) has jurisdiction over parts of Andal CD Block. The area covered is 87 km2 and the population covered is 292,841. It has following investigation centres under it.[15][16]

Investigation Centre Address
B-Zone Investigation Centre Marconi Avenue, B-Zone
City Centre Investigation Centre Bengal Ambuja, City Centre
Faridpur Investigation Centre Near Gandhi More
Waria Investigation Centre Near DSP Main Gate, Waria
DTPS Investigation Centre Old Colony, DVC-DTPS

Coke Oven police station, located near the Durgapur Railway Station, has jurisdiction over parts of the Durgapur municipal corporation. The area covered is 49 km2 and the population covered is 136,181.

Durgapur Women PS has jurisdiction over the Durgapur Subdivision

New Township police station, located in MAMC township, has jurisdiction over parts of the Durgapur municipal corporation and the Faridpur Durgapur CD Block. The area covered is 23 km2, and the population covered is 160,411. It has a police Outpost located in Bidhannagar under its jurisdiction.[15][16]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Durgapur Urban Agglomeration had a population of 566,937 out of which 294,349 were male and 272,588 were female. The 0–6 year population was 50,512. Effective literacy rate of the population was 87.70.[17] Durgapur Municipal Corporation included and 3 census towns: Bamunara, Arra, and partly Andal.[18]

In the 2011 census, Durgapur Municipal Corporation had a population of 581,409 out of which 301,700 were male and 279,709 were female. The 0–6 year population was 51,930. Effective literacy rate of the population was 87.84.[19]

Religion

Religions of Durgapur (2011)[20]

  Hinduism (91.63%)
  Islam (6.34%)
  Sikhism (0.41%)
  Others (1.62%)

According to Census of India 2011, Hinduism is the predominant religion in this city, followed by Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and others. Out of the 5,66,517 people living in Durgapur (Municipal Corporation); 5,19,122 are Hindus (91.63%), 35,923 are Muslims (6.34%), 1889 are Christians (0.36%), 2346 are Sikhs (0.44%), 513 are Buddhists, 382 are Jains, 906 are other religions, and 5436 (1.04%) did not state their religion.[20]

Languages

Languages of Durgapur (2011)[21]

  Bengali (82.99%)
  Hindi (11.15%)
  Santali (1.84%)
  Urdu (1.03%)
  Others (2.99%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 82.99% of the population spoke Bengali, 11.15% Hindi, 1.84% Santali, and 1.03% Urdu as their first language.[21]

Economy

Durgapur is the biggest industrial hub of West Bengal and was planned as an integrated industrial city. It is the most developed city in West Bengal in terms of technology, infrastructure, and economy next to Kolkata and contributes a substantial amount to the economy of the state of West Bengal. It lies on the banks of Damodar River and near to the coalfields of Raniganj. Durgapur was a dream of former prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru and chief minister of West Bengal, Bidhan Chandra Roy.[22] The 1948-founded Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is essential to the growth of the area.[23] The first project in Durgapur was Damodar Valley Corporation's Durgapur Barrage which attracted many public sector units. Durgapur Steel Plant was the first PSU established in the region in 1955 with the help of U.K which was later undertaken by SAIL. Later, an alloy plant was established by Hindustan Steel Ltd. in 1965 which was also acquired by SAIL. From 1951 to 2019, industrial units in the region grew from 46 to 430, with engineering units rising from 18 to 66 and basic metal units booming from 2 to 122.[23] The area's economic strength is driven by its rich coal deposits, excellent transportation, and skilled labor force, making it a key economic hub in West Bengal and Eastern India.

Inside Durgapur Steel Plant

Mining and Allied Machinery Corporation (MAMC) was established in 1964 with the help and support from USSR (now closed but reviving with J.V of Bharat Earth Movers, Coal India & DVC).[24] Hindustan Fertilisers Corporation (HFC) was a major PSU which produced fertilizer but got closed down (now RCF showed interest to reopen it).[25] Bharat Opthlamic Glass Limited (BOGL) was established in 1972 used to manufacture electronic valves and other electronic components. Its closure was approved in 2006.

Durgapur Chemicals Limited (DCL) was set up by the Government of West Bengal in 1963 to boost the chemical needs of the state. DCL started its journey in 1968 and was involved in commercial production of Phenol, phthalic anhydride, monochloro benzene, pentachloro Phenol, caustic soda, chlorine and hydrochloric acid.[citation needed] Although not closed, but the Government of West Bengal decided to disinvest in DCL in 2016 as it had increasingly become a sick industry.[citation needed]

Durgapur Projects Limited (DPL) was the first thermal power station in the city. It was commissioned by the Government of West Bengal in 1960. It has eight production units of which only two are currently operational. The whole city of Durgapur and the surrounding areas get electricity supply from DPL. It is currently owned by West Bengal Power Development Corporation.[citation needed]

Major Indian and international MNCs have their production facilities in Durgapur which includes GE Power India Limited (formerly ACC Babcock Limited which was later taken over by Alstom), Scania and Komatsu (in partnership with Larsen & Toubro), Philips Carbon Black, Sankey Wheels (a unit of GKW), Birla Cement (earlier Durgapur Cement Ltd.), Graphite India Limited, etc.

Durgapur is also an emerging IT and real estate hub. The Government of West Bengal's Webel IT Park houses some of well known as well as startup software companies generating employment opportunities for the youth of the region. It is set to develop many proposed residential areas like DLF's Durgapur Township.[26] Companies like Tata Consultancy Services (a major Indian multinational IT company) etc. have their branch office and back office respectively in the city.[citation needed]

Transport

Road network

Durgapur has a well-defined hierarchical road system comprising approximately 1,780 km of roads, categorized as arterial, sub-arterial, and collector roads.[27]

  • Arterial and Sub-Arterial Roads: ~ 480 km
    • Some of the Major corridors include:
      • NH-19
      • Jawaharlal Nehru Avenue
      • Mahatma Gandhi Road
      • Sarat Chandra Avenue
      • Bidhan Chandra Roy Avenue
      • Hahnemann Avenue
      • Bankura Road
      • Bidhan Sarani
      • SSB Sarani
      • Shahid Khudiram bose Sarani
      • Shastri Avenue
      • Zakir Hussain Avenue
  • Collector Roads: ~1,300 km

These are generally 7-meter-wide roads serving local traffic within neighborhoods.

Planned areas such as the DSP Township, SEPCO, MAMC, and Bidhan Nagar follow grid or modular patterns with wide roads and proper junctions. In contrast, unplanned areas like Benachity, Bhiringi, Fuljhore, and Palashdiha exhibit organically developed and often narrower road layouts with limited connectivity and lower right-of-way.[27]

The study reports that arterial roads in the planned areas have wider right-of-way (up to 50 m) compared to unplanned areas (as narrow as 15 m). Roads in industrial areas are generally 2-lane undivided roads with inadequate width for the volume of heavy vehicles.[27]

Durgapur is a gateway to the districts of Bankura, Birbhum (Bolpur, Rampurhat, Suri), and Purulia. NH 19 (old numbering: NH 2) passes through the city jurisdiction and SH 9 originates from Muchipara in the city. NH 14 (old numbering NH 60) passes through the north-western suburb of Pandabeswar and finally passes through Raniganj and heads away towards Odisha. It is one of the few cities that has an Asian Highway (AH) passing directly through the city jurisdiction. The AH1 links Japan with Turkey, through Korea, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran.

Durgapur has three bus termini at Durgapur Railway Station, Prantika (Prantika-I and II), and City Center. Within the city, private mini-buses operate from Durgapur Rly. Station to Prantika, via City Centre, Muchipara and various other routes within the city. Muchipara is an important bus stop in Durgapur, from which all buses are available.

Intra City Routes within the city are as follows:

Route Name Origin & Destination Areas Covered
8B Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika [28]Sagarbhanga, Muchipara, Bidhannagar, Fuljhore, Sepco (Only bus stop)
8A Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika [28]Birbhanpur, Angadpur, DTPS, Faridpur, Benachity.
A - Zone Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika [28]Gamon Bus stop, Garrage, DPL bus stop, 1st AB bus stop, City Centre, DSP Township.
B - Zone Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika [28]Gamon Bus stop, Garrage, DPL bus stop, 1st AB bus stop, City Centre, Kabiguru, SEPCO Township, IQ - City, DSP Township.
54 - Feet Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika [28]Gamon Bus stop, Garrage, DPL bus stop, 1st AB bus stop, City Centre, Gandhi More, 54 Feet Area.
MAMC Durgapur Railway Station - Prantika [28]Gamon Bus stop, Garrage, DPL bus stop, MAMC Township, Mamra, Sepco (Only bus stop).
Ichhapur, Ukhra Prantika - Ichhapur.

Prantika - Ukhra.

[28]Dhandabag, Ichhapur, Ukhra.
Bijra Prantika - Bijra [28]Bijra.

Auto-rickshaws ply between City Center, Benachity, William Kery, Chandidas, Mamra, Bidhannagar, Railway Station, and other parts of the city in a number of routes. They also act as Feeder Routes to ensure last Mile connectivity. Pre-paid taxis are available in the city from railway stations. Additionally, online cab services like Ola, Uber, etc., and bike taxi services like Rapido are available within the city.

Ram Mandir in Bidhannagar, Durgapur, West Bengal, India

Only one bus is available for the Kalyani-Bansberia route and it departs from Prantika-II Bus Terminus at 4:40 am and from Kalyani at 10 am every day.

Various private and government buses ranging from sleepers to premium Volvos are available from City Center Bus Terminus and Station Bus Terminus for Kolkata, Asansol, Barddhaman, Barakar, Bhubaneswar, Digha, and other nearby cities. Durgapur is the headquarters of SBSTC which provides government bus services to Kolkata, Haldia, Digha, and Bankura, from Durgapur and Asansol. Private buses are available for Asansol, Barakar, Bardhaman, Bolpur, Bishnupur, Chittaranjan, Deoghar, Digha, Illambazar, Jhargram, Kalna, Katwa, Kharagpur, Krishnanagar, Medinipur, Nabadwip, Nalhati, Purulia, Rampurhat, Siuri, Tatanagar, and Tarakeswar, among others.

Air

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport

The city is home to a domestic airport, the Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport. It is India's first private-sector Greenfield airport. It is located at a place called Andal which is roughly 15 kilometres from Durgapur's City Center Bus Terminus.[29] And an old DSP Airport at Bijra near IQ city.

An air force station at Panagarh (Military Airfield), belonging to the Indian Air Force, is used as a base for a C-130J Hercules squadron.[30]

Administrative changes

Template:Unreferencedsect The administrative setup came in stages. In 1837, when Bankura district was formed, the Durgapur area was part of it. In 1847, the Raniganj subdivision was formed with three police stations – Raniganj, Kanksa, and Neamatpur – and it was made a part of the Bardhaman district. In 1906, the subdivisional headquarters was shifted to Burdwan, and the subdivision renamed accordingly. In 1910, the police stations in Asansol subdivision were Asansol, Ranigunj, Kanksa, Faridpur, and Barakar. On 14 April 1968, the Durgapur subdivision was carved out of Asansol subdivision. In 2011, the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) was formed by the state government.

Education

Colleges

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, India

Durgapur is home to National Institute of Technology, Durgapur,[31] an autonomous institution in eastern India of national importance. It is one of the 31 N.I.T.s in the country. N.I.T. Durgapur is one of the eight old Regional Engineering Colleges established in 1956.

Durgapur Government College is a premier government degree college not only in the home district of Paschim Barddhaman but also in the neighbouring districts of Bankura, Purulia, and Birbhum. It was established on 15 September 1970, and was affiliated to the University of Burdwan, which later got affiliated to Kazi Nazrul University.

The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (also known as CSIR-CMERI Durgapur or CMERI Durgapur) is a public engineering research and development institution in Durgapur, West Bengal, India. It is a constituent laboratory of the Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).[32] The institute is dedicated to work in the mechanical and allied engineering disciplines.[33]

The National Power Training Institute (Also known as NPTI(ER) and formerly known as PETS, Durgapur) is an institute under Ministry of Power, Government of India which offers postgraduate education in the field of power plants. This institute is also associated with several industrial bodies for imparting training to plant personnel.[34]

Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, Sanaka Education Trusts Group of Institutions, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur Institute of Advanced Technology and Management and The Aryabhatta Institute of Engineering & Management are private engineering colleges which offer (B.Tech) in engineering and other degrees, including BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, and others. They are affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). Durgapur Women's College and Michael Madhusudan Memorial College are general degree colleges affiliated to Kazi Nazrul University.

Netaji Subhas Open University is a state open university for imparting distance education. It is modelled on the Open University, UK and the IGNOU, and offers courses in different disciplines of graduate and post-graduate courses.

IQ City Medical College and Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital are two colleges which offer (MBBS) medical degree and paramedical courses. They are affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences. Durgapur Paramedical College is another college which offers both a diploma and degree in paramedical courses.

Public schools

Jawaharlal Nehru with schoolchildren at Durgapur

Durgapur houses a large number of government aided and public schools in addition to two Kendriya Vidyalaya and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (under the Government of India). Notable private schools include: the St. Xavier's School and Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School.

Sports facilities

  • Nehru Stadium is the largest sports stadium in the city. It has a football ground, basketball and volleyball courts, athletic tracks, modern fully equipped gymnasium, etc.. It is managed by Durgapur Steel Plant Authority.
  • Sidhu Kanu Indoor Stadium houses sporting organisations and sporting associations of Burdwan district, including Durgapur Sub-divisional Women's Sports Association, School Sports Association-Durgapur Sub-division, Burdwan District Badminton Association, Burdwan District Table Tennis Association, and Burdwan District Physical Culture Association.

Media

Durgapur has several electronic media houses: Express News, DSTV (owned by DSP), India Hood Durgapur, Durgapur Darpan, Anandabazar Patrika is published from Ghutgoria, near Durgapur, in Bankura District. Samay Sanket is another newspaper published from Durgapur. Durgapur does not have any F.M. stations, however, All India Radio 100.3 FM, 92.7 Big FM, 93.5 Red FM, and Radio Mirchi 95 FM have stations at Asansol,[35] and serve both Asansol and Durgapur.

Notable people

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