Paharpur

Paharpur is a village located in Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Bengabad (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Golgo is the gram panchayat of Paharpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Paharpur unique in its vibrant Bengabad-Giridih region. You’ll see Paharpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Paharpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paharpur is 351608. The village spans a total geographical area of 360.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 815312. Bengabad is nearest town to Paharpur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Paharpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paharpur

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur has a total population of about 582, with approximately 309 males and 273 females. The sex ratio is around 883 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 291 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 100. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.94%, with male literacy at about 58.90% and female literacy near 35.53%. There are around 95 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paharpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paharpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Paharpur. As per the 2011 stats, Paharpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Paharpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Paharpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Paharpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paharpur