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.

Here you can discover what makes Paharganj unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Paharganj’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 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.

Google Map of Paharganj

Population of Paharganj

According to the 2011 Census, Paharganj has a total population of about 939, with approximately 501 males and 438 females. The sex ratio is around 874 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 160 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 183 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 58.36%, with male literacy at about 61.28% and female literacy near 55.02%. There are around 203 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paharganj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paharganj