Paharpur - Bengabad, Giridih

Paharpur is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengabad and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Golgo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 351608. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.1 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.

Paharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 582 people, including 309 males and 273 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.58%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 40.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Paharpur. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Paharpur is about 32 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