Indian Village Directory

Paharpur Village

Paharpur is an inhabited village in Thakurgangti Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 355858, the Census 2011 record lists 2,067 people in 429 households and the reported area is 128 hectares. The local references include Dighi Gram Panchayat, Thakurgangti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 30 km.

In short:

Paharpur is a village in Thakurgangti Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 355858 and 2,067 people in 429 households.

Village Code355858
Population2,067
Households429
Area128 hectares

Detailed village profile

Paharpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,067 people, 128 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Paharpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Godda
Sub-district Thakurgangti
CD Block Thakurgangti
Gram Panchayat DIGHI
  • Paharpur falls under Thakurgangti Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 355858.
  • The record lists 2,067 people living in 429 households.
  • The reported village area is 128 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Paharpur
Census Village Code
355858
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thakurgangti
Sub-district Census Code
02556
CD Block
Thakurgangti
Gram Panchayat
Dighi
Households
429
Population
2,067
Male Population
1,074
Female Population
993
Sex Ratio
924.58
Area
128 hectares
Area
1.28 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,614.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.82 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.52% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 10.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Paharpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 355858, Dighi Gram Panchayat and Thakurgangti CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02556
Village Census Code
355858
CD Block Code
0062
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Thakurgangti
Gram Panchayat Name
Dighi

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Paharpur, about 30 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Thakurgangti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
128 hectares
Area
1.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,067 people in 429 households, with 1,074 male residents and 993 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 2.52% and ST share is 0% for Paharpur. Population density works out to about 1,614.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
429
Total Population
2,067
Male Population
1,074
Female Population
993
Sex Ratio
924.58
Average Household Size
4.82
SC Population
52
SC Male Population
28
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
2.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Paharpur.

Uncovered Well
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
32.04 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.1 hectares

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Paharpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Paharpur show that net sown area is 81.07 hectares and irrigated land is 8.4 hectares (10.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.34
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.61 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.52 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.42 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
72.67 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.4
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paharpur village located?

Paharpur is in Thakurgangti Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Paharpur village in?

Paharpur village is in Godda district.

Which state is Paharpur village in?

Paharpur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Paharpur under?

Paharpur comes under Thakurgangti Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Paharpur?

The Census village code of Paharpur is 355858.

Which Gram Panchayat is Paharpur under?

Paharpur is listed under DIGHI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Thakurgangti.

What is the population of Paharpur village?

The village record lists 2,067 people and 429 households for Paharpur.

How many households are in Paharpur village?

The village record lists 429 households for Paharpur.

What is the male and female population of Paharpur?

The record lists 1,074 male residents and 993 female residents for Paharpur.

What is the sex ratio of Paharpur village?

The sex ratio of Paharpur is 924.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Paharpur village?

The reported geographical area of Paharpur is 128 hectares.

What is the population density of Paharpur village?

The approximate population density of Paharpur is 1,614.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Paharpur?

The nearest town listed for Paharpur is Sahibganj, about 30 km away.

How far is Paharpur from the district headquarters?

Paharpur is about 68 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Paharpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Paharpur is about 11 km from Thakurgangti, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Paharpur?

For Paharpur, net sown area is 81.07 hectares and irrigated land is 8.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Paharpur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Paharpur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.