Pakur (पाकुड़) is a district in northeastern Jharkhand, India, bordering West Bengal. Its headquarters is Pakur town, and it forms part of the Santhal Pargana region. The district is particularly known for stone quarrying and crushing, alongside agriculture and rural livelihoods.
Santhal and other tribal communities are an important part of Pakur’s population, alongside diverse linguistic and religious groups. Santali, Hindi and Bengali are among the languages spoken. Local festivals, village markets and traditional music and dance shape community life. Farming, stone industries, trade and services support the economy. Notable places include the Martello Tower in Pakur town and religious sites such as the Shiv Sheetla temple.
Common civic concerns include reliable drinking water, rural roads, healthcare and access to schools. Dust, quarry safety and the environmental effects of stone extraction are important local issues. Residents also have a stake in employment opportunities, tribal land rights, sanitation and effective delivery of public welfare schemes.