Paharpur - Nabha, Patiala

Paharpur is a village situated in the Nabha tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabha and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Paharpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 036390. The village covers a total geographical area of 597 hectares and falls under the 147201 pincode. Nabha is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 1,675 people, including 908 males and 767 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.94%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 62.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 667.

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

Paharpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kakrala, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Paharpur is about 29 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