Paharpur - Haripal, Hooghly

Paharpur is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from Khamar Chandi and around 37.3 km from Chinsura. Pyantra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 325361. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.29 hectares and falls under the 712706 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Paharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 378 people, including 192 males and 186 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.94%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 79.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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 Maliya, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Paharpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Paharpur is about 37.3 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