Durgapur, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, is basically an industrial township where Durgapur Steel Plant, one of the largest steel manufacturing facilities of India, is located. Still the township has its own charm, compared to the nearest metropolis, Kolkata, Durgapur looks serene and spacious. It is one of the planned cities of India, and has all the civic and social amenities. The population consists of people from all over India, and they are cultured, well educated and friendly.