Paharpur - Amarpur, Gomati

Paharpur is a village situated in the Amarpur subdivision of Gomati district, Tripura. It is located approximately 12 km from Amarpur and around 39 km from Udaipur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 272171. The village covers a total geographical area of 1054 hectares and falls under the 799101 pincode. Amarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Ampinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 1,986 people, including 995 males and 991 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.79%, with male literacy at 93.89% and female literacy at 73.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,948.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,986995991
Child Population (0–6 yrs)290160130
Scheduled Castes (SC)660
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,948965983
Literate Population1,421784637
Illiterate Population565211354

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BirampurSouth1.99 km
KhedarbariNorth-East4.76 km
Dakshin TaibandalEast4.90 km
UrmaiNorth5.50 km
MaheshpurSouth6.06 km
BarpatharNorth6.85 km
JharjhariaNorth-East8.03 km
KalikrishnanagarSouth8.57 km
HimmatpurSouth-East8.77 km
JagatrampurEast9.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paharpur

Paharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agartala, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarpur to Paharpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Paharpur is about 39 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Paharpur

Where is Paharpur located?

Paharpur village is located in Amarpur Subdivision, Gomati district, Tripura, India.

What is the pincode of Paharpur?

The pincode of Paharpur is 799101.

What is the population of Paharpur?

Paharpur had a total population of 1,986, including 995 males and 991 females.

How many households are there in Paharpur?

Paharpur had 464 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paharpur was 83.79%. Male literacy was 93.89% and female literacy was 73.98%.