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Established in 1950, the city of Durgapur lies in the north eastern state of West Bengal in India. The city was founded by the great visionary Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was the second chief minister of the state.
The city is one of the fastest growing cities in the state and is popularly known as the Mega City of the eastern India. The city has been honored as the steel city, for its ownership of steel plants known as Alloy steel plant and Durgapur steel plant. The city is an emerging hub of steel industry.
This growing city stands on the banks of the mighty river Damodar, just before it enters the alluvial plains of the Bay of Bengal and in its close vicinity the largest area of coal mining exists, the Dhanbad region in Ranigunj.
The city is also well known for its vast stretched rice fields, which are assumed as one of the largest rice producing fields in the country.
Durgapur travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Durgapur tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in North-Eastern India.
General facts about Durgapur Location: North-East India Language: Nepali, Bengali and Rangpuri Climate: Cold and moderate Major Attractions: Jaydev Kenduli, Durgapur Steel Plant, Troika Park, Asansol, Bhabani Pathaks, Durgapur Barrage Ideal Time to Visit: March to June
Tourist sightseeing in Durgapur This fast emerging city holds many attractions of tourists’ interest incorporating all religious, historical and adventurous places. Some of the places to visit in Durgapur are Kumaramangalam Park, Jaydev Kenduli, Durgapur Steel Plant, Troika Park, Asansol, Bhabani Pathaks, Durgapur Barrage, City Centre, Garh Jungle, Benachity, Rahreswar Shibtola, National Institute of Technology, Deul Park, Ram Mandir.
Climate of Durgapur Durgapur experiences a transitional climate that ranges between the tropical wet and dry climate. The summers here in the city of Baranagar are hot and humid, with comparatively colder nights as it stands in a close proximity to the Bay of Bengal. Monsoon here is starts from the month of June and remains till the month of September. With November, the winter season starts taking its place of the frontage which remains here till the month of February.
How to reach Durgapur
Durgapur by Air: The nearest airdrome is at the state capital, Kolkata, which is about 175 km away from Durgapur. Kolkata is well connected to many major cities of India as well as abroad.
Durgapur by Rail: The city has its own railway station and the Durgapur railway station is well connected to all major cities in India, which includes Howrah (Chambal Express), Delhi (Sdah Rajdhaniex), Guwahati (Dbrt Rajdhani), Amritsar (Amritsar Mail) and Allahabad (Sdah Ajmer Exp).
Durgapur by Road: The city has a developed network of roadways and is connected to the cities within the state.