Paharpur

Paharpur is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.6km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Paharpur village. As per 2009 stats, Biur Betur is the gram panchayat of Paharpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Paharpur unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Paharpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Paharpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paharpur is 327602. The village spans a total geographical area of 46.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Patrasayer is nearest town to Paharpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paharpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Indus Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paharpur

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur has a total population of about 542, with approximately 274 males and 268 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 199 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.52%, with male literacy at about 67.15% and female literacy near 53.73%. There are around 117 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paharpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paharpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Paharpur. As per the 2011 stats, Paharpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Paharpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Paharpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Paharpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paharpur