Paharpur - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Paharpur is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Paharpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 194658. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.4 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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 Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 546 males and 564 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 86.38% and female literacy at 63.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326.

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Paharpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Paharpur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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