Paharpur - Meerganj, Bareilly

Paharpur is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Balehi Pahadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 129676. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.8 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Bareilly is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 460 people, including 233 males and 227 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.78%, with male literacy at 51.94% and female literacy at 32.80%.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagaria Sadat, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bareilly to Paharpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of 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