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Durgapur

Durgapur


Travel Facts
Best time to visit:
Through out the year.

STD Code:
0343

Population:
137640
Weather:
In Summer- Max.46.1, Min. 37.8
In Winter- Max. 32.2, Min. 29.4
Rainfall : 150 cms June to September.
 

About Durgapur
DURGAPUR is located in the district of Burdwan, in the state West Bengal, India. It is a well-planned industrial city on the banks of the river Damodar, with a population of about 250,000.It was founded by in the late fifties, by the then Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.It is located very close to India's biggest coalfields in the Ranigunj-Dhanbad area. The Durgapur Barrage over the river Damodar provides the water necessary for the many industries and also for drinking. Its surrounding area is very fertile and is one of the biggest producers of rice in the country.
 

Places to stay
Hotel  Peerless Inn Hotel Peerless Inn
The Steel city of Durgapur, also known as the Ruhr of the East is located in the district of Burdwan... more hotel info

Hotel Services:
Swimming Pool, Safe, Health Centre, Credit Cards, Business Centre, Restaurants and Bars, Money Exchange, Coffee Shop, Beauty Saloon.

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Getting Around
Getting Around Taxis, City Bus services, Cycle Rickshaws are available.
 

How to reach
How to reach Durgapur By Air :
Nearest national and international airport Calcutta is 176 kms away.

By Rail:
Durgapur is the railway station on the Eastern Railway.

By Road:
Durgapur is connected by good motorable roads with Calcutta 176 kms, Patna 414 kms, Asansol 50 kms, Shantiniketan 62 kms, Vishnupur 72 kms.

 
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