Paharpur village, Amarpur block | Pincode 813101

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Paharpur is a village in Amarpur mandal, Banka district, Bihar, with a population of 578 across 112 households. The village has a literacy rate of 54.5% and is located at 24.877°N, 88.112°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Poonam devi

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LGD code: 240666
Pincode: 813101
Post office: Amarpur (Banka)
Population: 578
Households: 112
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 198
Distance to district centre: 188 km
Distance to mandal centre: 184 km
Distance to Patna: 310 km
Distance to Kolkata: 258 km
Nearest railway station: Jamirghata · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Narayanpur Rural Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Paharpur compares

By population, Paharpur ranks #89 of 177 villages in Amarpur mandal.

Literacy rate

54.5%

+3.7% vs mandal average

Paharpur: 54.5%
Amarpur mandal: 50.8%
Banka district: 47.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

953

+48 vs mandal average

Paharpur: 953
Amarpur mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Paharpur: 5.2
Amarpur mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Paharpur at a glance

Paharpur is a village of 578 people in 112 households (Census 2011) in Amarpur block, Banka district, Bihar, the 89th-largest of 177 villages in Amarpur block. Literacy is 55%, 4 points above the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 953 women per 1,000 men. It lies 188 km from the Banka district centre, 0 km from Paharpur, the nearest town, 6 km from Jamirghata railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 813101, served by Amarpur (Banka) post office; the LGD village code is 240666. The nearest hospital or health centre is Narayanpur Rural Hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is Poonam devi, and the village votes in Munger assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kumar Pranay. The population is estimated at 2,314 in 2026, up 300% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Paharpur · this village	578	55%	—
Paharpur · Dharhara	1,733	62%	0 km N
Paharpur · Fatehpur	4,724	55%	0 km N
Paharpur · Raghopur	16,669	40%	0 km N
Paharpur · Azamnagar	524	29%	0 km N
Paharpur · Gaya Town C.D.Block	1,794	—	0 km N
Paharpur · Gaya Town C.D.Block	1,794	—	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Paharpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 1
Power hours (winter): 1
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: AMARPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 11
Distance to district HQ (km): 31
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 11
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): GORGAMA
Total area (ha): 78
Irrigated area (ha): 55
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Paharpur

LGD code: 240666
Pincode: 813101
Post office: Amarpur (Banka)
Population (Census 2011): 578
Population (projected 2026): 2,314
Households: 112
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 953
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Coordinates: 24.87696°N, 88.11168°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Munger
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Munger
Member of Parliament: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kumar Pranay
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Poonam devi
Block / Mandal: Amarpur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Banka district level

Then & Now

Paharpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

578

Census 2011 baseline

+300.3%

Population · 2026

2,314

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

112

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 578Census 2011
Households: 112Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3142026 proj. · +300.3% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,87,509MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,882MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 991NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 89.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Banka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Banka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Banka district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Paharpur · Amarpur mandal area

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Healthcare

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Getting there

How to reach Paharpur

Mandal centre

Amarpur · ≈ 184 km

≈ 6 h 17 min by car · 7 h 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Banka · ≈ 188 km

≈ 6 h 26 min by car · 7 h 38 min by bike

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Nearest town · 16,669 people

Paharpur · ≈ under 1 km

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna310 kmcapital
Kolkata258 km
Delhi1159 km
Hyderabad1299 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJamirghata6 km
Hospital / PHCNarayanpur Rural Hospital4 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil15 km
CollegeD.N.C. College30 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station10 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Paharpur

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🛕Ramkeli Madanmohan Jiu templeTemple2.2 km ↗

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September 2026

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Quick answers

People often ask about Paharpur

What is the pincode of Paharpur?

The pincode of Paharpur, Amarpur block, Banka district, Bihar is 813101. The post office is Amarpur (Banka).

Which post office delivers to Paharpur?

Mail for Paharpur is delivered through Amarpur (Banka) post office, pincode 813101, in Amarpur block, Banka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Paharpur located?

Paharpur is a village in Amarpur block of Banka district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Paharpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paharpur village has a population of 578 across 112 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Paharpur?

The current sarpanch of Paharpur gram panchayat is Poonam devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paharpur in?

Paharpur falls under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paharpur in?

Paharpur falls under the Munger assembly constituency (AC #165) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Paharpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paharpur village is 54.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Paharpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paharpur village is 953 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Paharpur?

The nearest health facility to Paharpur is Government Hospital, Rasulpur (~183.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paharpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Paharpur, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Paharpur from Banka district centre?

Paharpur is approximately 188 km (straight-line) from the centre of Banka district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Paharpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paharpur village is 240666.

Which is the nearest town to Paharpur?

Paharpur (population 16,669, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Paharpur in a straight line.

How big is Paharpur compared to other villages in Amarpur block?

Paharpur ranks 89 of 177 villages in Amarpur block by Census 2011 population (578 residents).

How far is Paharpur from Patna?

Paharpur is about 310 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 402 km.

How far is Paharpur from Kolkata?

Paharpur is about 258 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 335 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Paharpur?

Jamirghata is the nearest railway station to Paharpur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paharpur?

Narayanpur Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paharpur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Paharpur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Paharpur, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Who is the MLA of Paharpur?

Paharpur falls under Munger assembly constituency (AC 165). The sitting MLA is Kumar Pranay (BJP).

Who is the MP for Paharpur?

Paharpur is in Munger Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajiv Ranjan Singh (JD(U)).

What is the population of Paharpur in 2026?

Paharpur is estimated at 2,314 people in 2026, up about 300% from 578 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Paharpur in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Paharpur in Banka district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Paharpur?

Poonam devi is the sarpanch of Paharpur gram panchayat, Amarpur block. See the sarpanch list of Amarpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)