Overview
Durgawati is a human settlement located in the Patna district of Bihar, India. It falls within the Patna division, one of the nine administrative divisions of the state. As a small habitation in the Gangetic plains of central Bihar, it shares the agrarian and cultural characteristics typical of villages and minor settlements in the region surrounding the state capital, Patna.
Key facts
| Name | Durgawati |
|---|---|
| Type | Human settlement |
| District | Patna |
| Division | Patna division |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
Geography and administration
Patna district lies on the southern bank of the Ganga, with the Sone, Punpun and other tributaries shaping its landscape. Settlements within the district, including Durgawati, are administered through the standard three-tier rural local self-government framework of panchayati raj in Bihar, comprising the gram panchayat, panchayat samiti at the block level, and the zila parishad at the district level. Revenue administration is carried out through the office of the District Magistrate of Patna, with subordinate sub-divisional and circle offices.
Regional context
Patna district is among the most densely populated districts of Bihar and serves as the administrative, educational, and commercial nucleus of the state. Villages and small settlements within the district are linked to Patna city by a network of state highways, district roads, and rail connections radiating from Patna Junction and other stations on the Howrah–Delhi main line. Agriculture, allied activities, and increasing peri-urban services form the economic base of such settlements.
Significance
Durgawati is one of numerous minor settlements catalogued in geographic databases as part of the rural and semi-urban fabric of the Patna district. While not individually notable for major historical or commercial activity, such settlements collectively contribute to the demographic and agricultural profile of the district.
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References
- Wikidata entity: Q27910419