Paharpur - Chanchal - I, Malda

Paharpur is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from Chanchal and around 53.4 km from English Bazar. Chanchol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 312220. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.97 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 58 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 3,606 people, including 1,852 males and 1,754 females, living in 879 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.00%, with male literacy at 73.49% and female literacy at 60.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,393.

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 Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Paharpur is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Paharpur is about 53.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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