Living in Durg
Durg is a city in Chhattisgarh, India, home to 268,806 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 1%, #25 of 3,335), low-income families (top 1%, #29 of 3,335), young families (top 1%, #31 of 3,335).
Residents268,806
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport231 km (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,242,300 people
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverMahäna Nadï, 3.5 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to New Delhi920 km
Within 10 km268,806 people
Greater areaGreater Bhilai, 16 km out
Winter daylight10 h 50 min, sunset 12:59
See Durg on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Durg
- It is part of Greater Bhilai, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 50 min and sets around 12:59; in late June it sets around 15:19.
How Durg ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Chhattisgarh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #31 of 3,335 | #3 of 45 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #68 of 3,608 | #4 of 64 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #29 of 3,335 | #1 of 45 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #25 of 3,335 | #1 of 45 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,549 of 3,335 | #5 of 45 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #1,214 of 3,335 | #3 of 45 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,064 of 3,608 | #11 of 64 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #170 of 2,738 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #170 of 2,471 | #4 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #178 of 2,212 | #4 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #907 of 3,608 | #4 of 64 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #126 of 2,549 | #3 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #199 of 2,006 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #873 of 946 | #15 of 15 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 77 | #46 of 3,335 | #2 of 45 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #333 of 3,608 | #3 of 64 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #186 of 2,212 | #5 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #439 of 3,608 | #4 of 64 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #504 of 3,335 | #5 of 45 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #2,902 of 3,608 | #54 of 64 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #1,307 of 3,608 | #1 of 64 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 1 | #3,318 of 3,608 | #55 of 64 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #2,388 of 3,608 | #49 of 64 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #62 of 3,608 | #2 of 64 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #261 of 3,608 | #3 of 64 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #2,505 of 3,608 | #36 of 64 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 73 | #628 of 3,608 | #4 of 64 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #389 of 2,738 | #6 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jāmul 14 km
- Bhilai 16 km
- Bhilai Charoda 19 km
- Ahīwāra 24 km
- Kumhāri 26 km
- Rāj-Nāndgaon 28 km
- Raipur (Chhattisgarh) 37 km
- Bhānpurī 37 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.