Paham Village Overview
Paham is a village in Selsella tehsil of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It lies about 53 km from Selsella tehsil headquarters and around 86 km from Tura district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Paham village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Paham is 272753. Selsella is the nearest town.
Location Map of Paham
Population & Demographics of Paham
This section provides population and demographic details of Paham village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,037 | 1,032 | 1,005 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 350 | 178 | 172 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,031 | 1,027 | 1,004 |
| Literate Population | 729 | 499 | 230 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,308 | 533 | 775 |
Key population details of Paham village are given below:
- Paham village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,037, including approximately 1,032 males and 1,005 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2,031 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Paham village is low, with a literacy rate of about 35.79%.
- There are around 426 households in Paham village.
Transport & Connectivity of Paham
Transport facilities help residents of Paham village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Paham
The following villages are located close to Paham and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paham
- Where is Paham located?
- Paham village is located in Selsella Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Paham?
- The pincode of Paham is 794104.
- What is the population of Paham?
- Paham has a total population of 2,037, including 1,032 males and 1,005 females.
- How many households are there in Paham?
- There are 426 households in Paham.
- What is the literacy rate in Paham?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paham is 35.79%. Male literacy is 48.35% and female literacy is 22.89%.