Paharpur village, Barhait block | Pincode 816129

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAMESH MURMU

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LGD code: 358564
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population: 231
Households: 57
Literacy rate: 26.8%
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 132

Census 2011 · in context

How Paharpur compares

By population, Paharpur ranks #96 of 273 villages in Barhait mandal.

Literacy rate

26.8%

−5.8% vs mandal average

Paharpur: 26.8%
Barhait mandal: 32.6%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,009

+45 vs mandal average

Paharpur: 1,009
Barhait mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.7 vs mandal average

Paharpur: 4.1
Barhait mandal: 4.8

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

Paharpur at a glance

Paharpur is a village of 231 people in 57 households (Census 2011) in Barhait block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, the 96th-largest of 273 villages in Barhait block. Literacy is 27%, 6 points below the block average of 33% and the sex ratio is 1,009 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 816129, served by Taljhari post office; the LGD village code is 358564. The sarpanch is RAMESH MURMU, and the village votes in Barhait assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hemant Soren. The population is estimated at 272 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Paharpur · this village	231	27%	—
Talbaria · Barhait	2,377	32%	—
Dudhiani · Barhait	426	27%	—
Jasaidih · Barhait	422	12%	—
Parerbathan · Barhait	331	25%	—
Bara Daluapahar · Barhait	227	29%	—
Bedokepo · Barhait	220	30%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Paharpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SAHIBGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): TALBARIA
Total area (ha): 233.5
Irrigated area (ha): 3.56
Forest area (ha): 68.34

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

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Key facts — Paharpur

LGD code: 358564
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population (Census 2011): 231
Population (projected 2026): 272
Households: 57
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1009
Literacy rate: 26.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Barhait
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hemant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAMESH MURMU
Block / Mandal: Barhait

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 Sahebganj district level

Then & Now

Paharpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

231

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

272

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Households · 2026

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: 231Census 2011
Households: 57Census 2011
Literacy rate: 26.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2722026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 672026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,173MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 50,979MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sahebganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj 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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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News8 days ago
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Quick answers

People often ask about Paharpur

What is the pincode of Paharpur?

The pincode of Paharpur, Barhait block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816129. The post office is Taljhari.

Which post office delivers to Paharpur?

Mail for Paharpur is delivered through Taljhari post office, pincode 816129, in Barhait block, Sahebganj 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 Barhait block of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Paharpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paharpur village has a population of 231 across 57 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Paharpur?

The current sarpanch of Paharpur gram panchayat is RAMESH MURMU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paharpur in?

Paharpur falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paharpur in?

Paharpur falls under the Barhait assembly constituency (AC #3) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Paharpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paharpur village is 26.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Paharpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paharpur village is 1009 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paharpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Paharpur, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Paharpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paharpur village is 358564.

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

Paharpur ranks 96 of 273 villages in Barhait block by Census 2011 population (231 residents).

Who is the MLA of Paharpur?

Paharpur falls under Barhait assembly constituency (AC 3). The sitting MLA is Hemant Soren (JMM).

Who is the MP for Paharpur?

Paharpur is in Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vijay Hansda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Paharpur in 2026?

Paharpur is estimated at 272 people in 2026, up about 18% from 231 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Paharpur in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Paharpur in Sahebganj district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Paharpur?

RAMESH MURMU is the sarpanch of Paharpur gram panchayat, Barhait block. See the sarpanch list of Barhait 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
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