Paharpur - Paharpur, Purbi Champaran

Paharpur is a village situated in the Paharpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from Paharpur and around 40 km from Motihari. Kotwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 218107. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.6 hectares and falls under the 845458 pincode. Areraj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Paharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paharpur

As per Census 2011, Paharpur village has a total population of 2,980 people, consisting of 1,551 males and 1,429 females. The village has 548 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 529 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,529 literate and 1,451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paharpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paharpur

Paharpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Paharpur

Paharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manjhagarh, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Areraj to Paharpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Paharpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paharpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paharpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Paharpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paharpur village are given below:

FAQs about Paharpur