Paharganj

Block / Subdivision Dinhata I
District Koch Bihar
State West Bengal

About Paharganj

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Paharganj village is 308474. Paharganj village is located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.6km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 27.2km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Gosanimari I is the gram panchayat of Paharganj village.

The total geographical area of village is 51.54 hectares. Paharganj has a total population of 939 peoples, out of which male population is 501 while female population is 438. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 874 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of paharganj village is 58.36% out of which 61.28% males and 55.02% females are literate. There are about 203 houses in paharganj village. Pincode of paharganj village locality is 736145.

When it comes to administration, Paharganj village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Paharganj village comes under Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency & Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency. Dinhata is nearest town to paharganj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Paharganj

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 939 501 438
Literate Population 548 307 241
Illiterate Population 391 194 197

Connectivity of Paharganj

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Paharganj

Frequently Asked Questions about Paharganj

Where is Paharganj located?

Paharganj village is situated in Dinhata I Subdivision, within the Koch Bihar district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paharganj?

The Gram Panchayat of Paharganj is Gosanimari I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Paharganj?

The pincode of Paharganj is 736145, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Paharganj as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Paharganj is 939, with 501 males and 438 females.

How many households are there in Paharganj as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Paharganj village has a total of 203 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paharganj as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paharganj is 58.36%. The male literacy rate is 61.28%, while the female literacy rate is 55.02%.