Bhabani Pathak’s Tilla(Durgapur Science and Energy Park) – It is located near the City Centre of Durgapur. Earlier there was a tunnel system from here to the Damodar River, but now that is closed from public view. Now, people can visit only the Tilla and the Science park. The park which was built by the WEBREDA is now closed.
As of 2001 India census, Durgapur had a population of 492,996. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Durgapur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81% and female literacy is 69%. In Durgapur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
DSP Main Hospital is a 658 bedded hospital equipped with all the major departments, surgical and diagnostic facilities, including a well-equipped modern Intensive Care and Dialysis Unit. It caters to the employees of DSP and their families free of cost, but others can also avail of the treatment by registration .
Regional Engineering College (established 1960) (now renamed National Institute of Technology) and Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI, CSIR) (established 1958) added to the stature of the new township. Schools, hospitals, parks, and playgrounds all came up. It was new life in new India.
The late 1980s witnessed a turn-around in the fortunes of SAIL, with Durgapur Steel Plant being one of the plants to be modernized at a cost of Rs. 5,000 crore. However, it continued to suffer huge operating losses and by the mid-1990s there were rumors of a slow death of the plant along with the city.
DLF and Shapoorji Pallonji are investing millions in integrated townships and an I.T. Park. The I.T. park has been named Infocity. I.T.E.S. firms like Hinduja Global Solutions Limited have already made Durgapur their Eastern Developmental Centre. A mall, called the Junction, has already come up.
Before independence, only one small refractory plant of the Martin Burn group was located at Durgapur: the abandoned chimney is visible near the station. Damodar Valley Corporation constructed Durgapur Barrage in 1955 and shortly followed with the Durgapur Thermal Power Station.
Mika Singh: Mika was born on June 10 at Durgapur, West Bengal. He is known as a powerhouse entertainer and his live shows are full of energy. Having performed globally, his audiences are always dancing to his hit tracks, irrespective of their age and nationality.
As the numerous chimneys merrily belched out black, white and reddish brown smoke as pollution control norms were still some way off (for the past few years all the 65 chimneys of Durgapur Steel Plant are pollution free), the townships grew and prospered.
City Centre Terminus Long-route buses use the City Centre Terminus. One can find buses to Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Jamshedpur, Cuttack, Puri, Dumka, Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Barrackpore, Digha, Purulia, Bhagalpur, Ranchi or Chaibasa from this terminus.
Other than these there are several beautiful villages surrounding the Industrial town, which come alive, especially during the festive seasons. The traditional Durga n Kali pujas in Kuldiha, Gopalpur and some other villages are worth being given a watch.
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.
The Regional Engineering College was upgraded to ‘National Institute of Technology’ – the first Deemed University in Durgapur, and SRIJONI, a public hall equipped with technically advanced audio and video systems came into being.
Nehru Stadium is the biggest sports stadium in the town . 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.
Durgapur subdivision is surrounded by Asansol subdivision on the west, Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision on the east, Bankura district across the Damodar in the south, and Birbhum district across the Ajay River to the north.
Churulia – birthplace of the famous Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is considered the national poet of Bangladesh. The village is about 60 km from Durgapur, and contains a museum with his works and a memorial for him.
Bharat Sevashram Sangha is a charitable organization, having its roots in the ideals of Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj. It organizes health camps, disaster reliefs, vocational trainings, and other activities.
Suhatta Mall City Centre This is the only central business district of the city, and is the costliest area of the city. The famous movie theatre Duragapur Cinema – popularly known as DC is located here.
The Mission Hospital, Durgapur, established in 2008, is a private hospital with all modern facilities. It is a ten-level superspeciality facility, situated in the Bidhannagar Area of Durgapur.
Durgapur has bus termini at Benachiti-I, Benachiti-II (commonly referred as Prantika), City Center, and Station Morh. One bus terminus is coming up at Nadiha, but only for inter-city commuting.
Apart from these, there are also smaller health-centres and dispensaries for quick medical support . Other hospitals in the region are ESI, Sri Sri Mohanananda Brahmachari Cancer Hospital etc.
Benachity Bazar- This is the largest shopping market place in Durgapur. Thosands of people flock the streets of this widely popular market area especially during the Puja season marketing.
Some sporting clubs like Durgapur Boys Club, Santos Club, Tansen Athletic club etc. are active in the sporting sphere of the town, which organize sporting events for young people.
ASP stadium is another sporting center with a large ground, with all facilities for cricket, football, gymnastics, etc. It is managed by the Alloy Steel Plant Authority.
City Centre has now grown to be the most happening place in Durgapur, with shopping malls, restaurants and upscale residential complexes. It houses the main bus depot.
Shahid Bhagat Singh Stadium is a newly developed stadium, run by the Durgapur Municipal Corporation .Its football ground is one of the best in Durgapur.
Moonmoon Dutta: The actress playing the character ‘Babitaji’ in the famous comedy soap Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in SAB TV, hails from Durgapur.
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