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About Durgapur

Durgapur is located at . It has an average elevation of . Durgapur and its surrounding areas are part of the lower Ganges delta. The city is situated on the bank of river Damodar, which forms a picturesque ravine around it. There are many old bridges in this area, dating back to British India era. The climate here is tropical — like the rest of the Gangetic West Bengal — with hot summers from late March to early June; followed by monsoon rains from late June to October and cool dry winters from November to February (winter temperatures can drop down below 10°C). The annual rainfall averages about 1100 mm (43 inches). Temperatures in summer can reach up 40-45°C but humidity remains low during this time period making heat bearable even for those who aren't accustomed too high temperatures or humid weather conditions..