Paharpur - Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Paharpur is a village situated in the Maynaguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maynaguri and around 6.4 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Padamoti-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 307591. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.5 hectares and falls under the 735224 pincode. Maynaguri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 2,579 people, including 1,364 males and 1,215 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.81%, with male literacy at 85.75% and female literacy at 68.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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 Mandal Ghat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maynaguri to Paharpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Paharpur is about 6.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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