In 1962 on an auspicious moment DNAA was started its maiden journey in rented premises at Sadhudanga, Durgapur – 1. Gradually almost eighteen years have gone to renounced of its previous name Durgapur Notified Area Authority (DNAA). Though, today Durgapur Municipal Corporation consists of 43 Wards and 5,66, 937 population (according to last census) with 154 Sq.Km. area.