Paharpur

Paharpur is a village located in Gobindpur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. Saraikela-kharsawana and Rajnagar are the district & sub-district headquarters of Paharpur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Tumung is the gram panchayat of Paharpur village.

Paharpur has its own place in the vibrant Saraikela Kharsawan region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Paharpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paharpur is 379510. The village spans a total geographical area of 155 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832107. Gobindpur 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 Saraikella Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Paharpur

Below is a concise population overview of Paharpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Paharpur village:

• The total population of Paharpur village is around 662, including approximately 336 males and 326 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 81 children aged 0–6 years in Paharpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Paharpur village has 103 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Paharpur village is about 62.99%, with male literacy at 73.21% and female literacy at 52.45%.
• There are around 135 households in Paharpur village.

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.

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