Paharpur village, Akbarpur block | Pincode 805126

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Paharpur is a small village in Akbarpur mandal, Nawada district, Bihar. It has a population of 278 across 37 households, with a literacy rate of 23.4%. The village is located at 24.877°N, 88.112°E and has PIN code 805126.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAMAUTAR RAJBANSHI

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LGD code: 258008
Pincode: 805126
Post office: Rajhat
Population: 278
Households: 37
Literacy rate: 23.4%
Sex ratio: 891 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 143
Distance to district centre: 198 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 #141 of 157 villages in Akbarpur mandal.

Literacy rate

23.4%

−26.9% vs mandal average

Paharpur: 23.4%
Akbarpur mandal: 50.3%
Nawada district: 49.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

891

−41 vs mandal average

Paharpur: 891
Akbarpur mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

7.5

+0.7 vs mandal average

Paharpur: 7.5
Akbarpur mandal: 6.8

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

Paharpur at a glance

Paharpur is a village of 278 people in 37 households (Census 2011) in Akbarpur block, Nawada district, Bihar, the 141st-largest of 157 villages in Akbarpur block. Literacy is 23%, 27 points below the block average of 50% and the sex ratio is 891 women per 1,000 men. It lies 198 km from the Nawada district centre, 0 km from Paharpur, the nearest town, 6 km from Jamirghata railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 805126, served by Rajhat post office; the LGD village code is 258008. The nearest hospital or health centre is Narayanpur Rural Hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is RAMAUTAR RAJBANSHI, and the village votes in Alauli assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ram Chandra Sada. The population is estimated at 2,314 in 2026, up 732% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Paharpur · this village	278	23%	—
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: NAWADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 23
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 72.57
Irrigated area (ha): 37.97
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: 258008
Pincode: 805126
Post office: Rajhat
Population (Census 2011): 278
Population (projected 2026): 2,314
Households: 37
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 891
Literacy rate: 23.4%
Coordinates: 24.87696°N, 88.11168°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Alauli
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ram Chandra Sada
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAMAUTAR RAJBANSHI
Block / Mandal: Akbarpur

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 Nawada district level

Then & Now

Paharpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

278

Census 2011 baseline

+732.4%

Population · 2026

2,314

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

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: 278Census 2011
Households: 37Census 2011
Literacy rate: 23.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 891 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3142026 proj. · +732.4% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,82,930MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,65,382MGNREGA · 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: 865NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 62.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 70.4%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 · Nawada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nawada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nawada 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Paharpur

Mandal centre

Akbarpur · ≈ 184 km

≈ 6 h 18 min by car · 7 h 29 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nawada · ≈ 198 km

≈ 6 h 46 min by car · 8 h 2 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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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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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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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
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Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
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Quick answers

People often ask about Paharpur

What is the pincode of Paharpur?

The pincode of Paharpur, Akbarpur block, Nawada district, Bihar is 805126. The post office is Rajhat.

Which post office delivers to Paharpur?

Mail for Paharpur is delivered through Rajhat post office, pincode 805126, in Akbarpur block, Nawada 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 Akbarpur block of Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Paharpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paharpur village has a population of 278 across 37 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Paharpur?

The current sarpanch of Paharpur gram panchayat is RAMAUTAR RAJBANSHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paharpur in?

Paharpur falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paharpur in?

Paharpur falls under the Alauli assembly constituency (AC #148) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Paharpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paharpur village is 23.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Paharpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paharpur village is 891 females per 1,000 males.

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 Nawada district centre?

Paharpur is approximately 198 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nawada 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 258008.

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 Akbarpur block?

Paharpur ranks 141 of 157 villages in Akbarpur block by Census 2011 population (278 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 Alauli assembly constituency (AC 148). The sitting MLA is Ram Chandra Sada (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Paharpur?

Paharpur is in Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajesh Verma (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Paharpur in 2026?

Paharpur is estimated at 2,314 people in 2026, up about 732% from 278 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 Nawada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Paharpur?

RAMAUTAR RAJBANSHI is the sarpanch of Paharpur gram panchayat, Akbarpur block. See the sarpanch list of Akbarpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)