Paharganj

Paharganj is a village 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.

Paharganj has its own place in the vibrant Koch Bihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Paharganj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paharganj is 308474. The village spans a total geographical area of 51.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736145. Dinhata is nearest town to Paharganj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paharganj 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 Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Paharganj

Below is a concise population overview of Paharganj as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Paharganj village:

• The total population of Paharganj village is around 939, including approximately 501 males and 438 females, with a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 160 children aged 0–6 years in Paharganj village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Paharganj village has 183 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Paharganj village is about 58.36%, with male literacy at 61.28% and female literacy at 55.02%.
• There are around 203 households in Paharganj village.

Connectivity of Paharganj

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

Nearby Villages of Paharganj

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

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