Paharpur - Kashipur, Purulia

Paharpur is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17 km from Kashipur and around 34.6 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharpur is 330708. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.58 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunthpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Paharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Paharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paharpur village had a total population of 837 people, including 405 males and 432 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.64%, with male literacy at 74.22% and female literacy at 46.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 776.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Paharpur. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunthpur to Paharpur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Paharpur is about 34.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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