Pahargir - Peshrar, Lohardaga

Pahargir is a village situated in the Peshrar subdivision of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peshrar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Lohardaga. Siram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahargir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahargir is 362924. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 835302 pincode.

Pahargir village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lohardaga Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pahargir

As per Census 2011, Pahargir village has a total population of 96 people, consisting of 48 males and 48 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 48 literate and 48 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population964848
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1688
Scheduled Tribes (ST)964848
Literate Population482721
Illiterate Population482127

Nearby Villages of Pahargir

Pahargir 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KitaSouth0.71 km
KeradihEast1.15 km
PanrepuraEast1.20 km
MukrumSouth1.46 km
RubedNorth1.62 km
SiramNorth-West1.68 km
SarjupawaEast1.81 km
BariatuNorth-East2.19 km
BarwadihEast2.41 km
JamdihEast2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pahargir

Pahargir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Demu, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lohardaga to Pahargir is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahargir

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pahargir

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pahargir

Where is Pahargir located?

Pahargir village is located in Peshrar Subdivision, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pahargir?

The Gram Panchayat of Pahargir is Siram.

What is the pincode of Pahargir?

The pincode of Pahargir is 835302.

What is the population of Pahargir?

Pahargir has a total population of 96, including 48 males and 48 females.

How many households are there in Pahargir?

There are 23 households in Pahargir.

What is the literacy rate in Pahargir?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pahargir is 50.00%. Male literacy is 56.25% and female literacy is 43.75%.