As per data released by Govt. of India for Census 2011, Durgapur is an Urban Agglomeration coming under category of Class I UAs/Towns.
Durgapur city is governed by Municipal Corporation and is situated in Durgapur Urban Region.
The total population of Durgapur UA/Metropolitan region is 580,990. The male population of which is 301,607 while female population is 279,383.
Durgapur Population 2019
Population of Durgapur in 2019 is only estimated. There is no official census conducted for year 2019. Next census for Durgapur - West Bengal will be conducted in 2021.
Durgapur Literacy Rate 2011
The literacy rate of Durgapur Agglomeration is 85.91% which is higher than National Urban average of 85 %. Literacy rate for male and female for Durgapur stood at 90.73 % and 80.69 % respectively.
Total literates in Durgapur UA were 449,791 of which males were 246,752 and remaining 203,039 were females.
Durgapur Child Population 2011
The children (0-6 age) population of Durgapur UA is around 9.88 % of total Durgapur UA population which is lower than National Urban average of 10.93 %. Total children in Durgapur Urban region were 57,425 of which male were 29,656 while remaining 27,769 childs were female.
Durgapur Sex Ratio 2011
The sex ratio of female to male in Durgapur UA was found higher with figure of 926 females against national urban average of 926 females per 1000 males. For children (0-6 age), girls were 936 per 1000 boys in Durgapur Urban region against national average of 902 girls per 1000 boys.
Durgapur Population 2011 Table
| Description |
|
| Urban Agglomeration |
Durgapur |
| Government |
Urban Agglomeration |
| UA Type |
Class I UAs/Towns
|
| State |
West Bengal |
| Durgapur UA |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Population |
580,990 |
301,607 |
279,383 |
| Literates |
449,791 |
246,752 |
203,039 |
| Children (0-6) |
57,425 |
29,656 |
27,769 |
| Average Literacy (%) |
85.91 % |
90.73 % |
80.69 % |
| Sexratio |
926 |
|
| Child Sexratio |
936 |
|
Durgapur Region - Cities & Towns
Durgapur UA has following cities under it.
| City |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| Durgapur (Municipal Corporation) |
566,517 |
294,255 |
272,262 |
Towns with population less than 1 Lakh.
| Town |
Type |
Population |
| Arra |
Census Town |
7,808 |
| Bamunara |
Census Town |
6,665 |