Paharpur - Garkha, Saran

Paharpur is a village situated in the Garkha subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garkha and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Ferusa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 234335. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.1 hectares and falls under the 841311 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 12 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 1,156 people, consisting of 599 males and 557 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 592 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Paharpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Paharpur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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