Paharpur - Ghosi, Mau

Paharpur is a village situated in the Ghosi tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghosi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Pahadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 196159. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.09 hectares and falls under the 275105 pincode. Mau is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Ghosi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 1,161 people, including 545 males and 616 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.26%, with male literacy at 73.21% and female literacy at 51.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khurahat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mau to Paharpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mau to Paharpur is about 26 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