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Durgapur is a city in the southern part of West Bengal. Durgapur is a very well developed industrial city with good connectivity, both in terms of road and rail. Durgapur is well-known as one of India’s leading steel producing centers. It was after the year 1962, that Durgapur started its first development with the operation of its main steel plant. Durgapur houses several power plants and chemical engineering industries, which have been established here in recent years. The planned industrial township of Durgapur was designed by Benjamin Polk and Allen Stein. The topography of the town is uneven considering its first development was due to the industries in the town. Durgapur is well-connected with all major cities through railways from where auto rickshaws are available to move around town. The best way to travel around the city is by CNG auto and mini buses that run regularly.
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