Paharma - Karakat, Rohtas

Paharma is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Deo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharma is 251395. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Paharma

As per Census 2011, Paharma village has a total population of 2,522 people, consisting of 1,342 males and 1,180 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,471 literate and 1,051 illiterate residents. Additionally, 715 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paharma

Paharma 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 Paharma

Paharma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mani Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Paharma is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Paharma is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paharma

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

Health Facilities in Paharma

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

FAQs about Paharma