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.

Here you can discover what makes Paharpur unique in its vibrant Gobindpur-Saraikela Kharsawan 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 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.

Google Map of Paharpur

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur has a total population of about 662, with approximately 336 males and 326 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 81 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 103. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.99%, with male literacy at about 73.21% and female literacy near 52.45%. There are around 135 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