Paharpur is a village located in the Jalpaiguri Subdivision of Jalpaiguri district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Paharpur, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Paharpur Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Paharpur
Pincode
735121
Area
872 Sq. Km
Village Code
307600
Sub-District
Jalpaiguri
Sub-District Code
2178
District
Jalpaiguri
District Code
314
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Paharpur
Gram Panchayat Code
109771
Block Panchayat
Jalpaiguri
Block Panchayat Code
3287
Parliament Constituency
Jalpaiguri
Parliament Constituency Code
240
Assembly Constituency
Rajganj
Assembly Constituency Code
2014
Total Population (2011 Census)
20341
Total Households
4706
Nearest Town
JALOR (Distance: 9 Km)
Paharpur has a population of 20341 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Paharpur Gram Panchayat and the Jalpaiguri Block Panchayat in Jalpaiguri District. The village has 4706 households and is identified by village code 307600. Paharpur is located in the 735121 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Jalpaiguri Sub-District.
Total Population of Paharpur
As of the 2011 census, Population of Paharpur has a population of approximately 20341 people, where the male population is 10357 and the female population is 9984.
Total
20341
Male
10357
Female
9984
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Paharpur
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Paharpur is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
467
Male
248
Female
219
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
591
Male
331
Female
260
Household in Paharpur
There are approximately 4706 households in Paharpur. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
4706
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Paharpur
Paharpur village falls under the Rajganj Assembly Constituency (Code: 2014) and is part of the Jalpaiguri Parliament Constituency (Code: 240). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Rajganj Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Jalpaiguri Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Paharpur is Jalpaiguri, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Paharpur Village
As per the 2011 Census, Paharpur presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.