Quick Facts
Location & Overview
Industrial Significance
- Home to Durgapur Steel Plant (established in 1959) – a unit of SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited).
- A major industrial hub with key industries: alloy steel, chemical, cement, and engineering.
- Also known for Alloy Steel Plant, Durgapur Thermal Power Station, and CMERI (CSIR).
Education & Research
- Hosts reputed institutions like:
- National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur
- Durgapur Government College
- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)
- A growing educational center in the region.
Transport & Connectivity
- Well-connected by rail and road.
- Lies on the Howrah–Delhi railway line.
- NH-19 (formerly NH-2 / Grand Trunk Road) passes through Durgapur.
- Has a small domestic airport – Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport at Andal, serving the region.
Population & Urban Setup
- A planned city, developed after independence.
- One of the fastest developing urban areas in West Bengal.
- Durgapur Municipal Corporation oversees the urban governance.
Languages
- Bengali is the primary language.
- Hindi and English are also widely spoken.
Famous Personalities & Culture
- Close to Churulia, the birthplace of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the national poet of Bangladesh.
- Celebrates Bengali festivals with enthusiasm – especially Durga Puja and Poila Boishakh.
Lifestyle & Climate
- Has many parks and green areas – like Deul Park, Kumaramangalam Park.
- Features a tropical wet and dry climate – hot summers, pleasant winters.
