Paharpur - Ratua - II, Malda

Paharpur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Pukhuria and around 17.6 km from English Bazar. Pukhuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 312476. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.81 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Paharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ratua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paharpur

As per Census 2011, Paharpur village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 343 males and 317 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 350 literate and 310 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paharpur are given below:

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

Public transport in the Paharpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adina, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.0 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 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Paharpur is about 17.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 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