Sharafuddinpur - Gurua, Gaya

Sharafuddinpur is a village situated in the Gurua subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurua and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Simaru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sharafuddinpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sharafuddinpur is 255638. The village covers a total geographical area of 26 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Sharafuddinpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sharafuddinpur

As per Census 2011, Sharafuddinpur village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 127 males and 130 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 189 literate and 68 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sharafuddinpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population257127130
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402020
Literate Population18910386
Illiterate Population682444

Nearby Villages of Sharafuddinpur

Sharafuddinpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TaroaSouth-East0.63 km
KeturiNorth-East1.12 km
Patak BighaSouth1.19 km
PirwaWest1.21 km
MangrawanNorth-West1.72 km
Raghunath KhapSouth1.83 km
SemaruSouth-East1.98 km
ErurSouth-West2.04 km
Patar BighaEast2.13 km
PawaraEast2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sharafuddinpur

Sharafuddinpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Sharafuddinpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Sharafuddinpur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sharafuddinpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sharafuddinpur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sharafuddinpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sharafuddinpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sharafuddinpur

Where is Sharafuddinpur located?

Sharafuddinpur village is located in Gurua Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sharafuddinpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sharafuddinpur is Simaru.

What is the pincode of Sharafuddinpur?

The pincode of Sharafuddinpur is 804405.

What is the population of Sharafuddinpur?

Sharafuddinpur has a total population of 257, including 127 males and 130 females.

How many households are there in Sharafuddinpur?

There are 38 households in Sharafuddinpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sharafuddinpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sharafuddinpur is 73.54%. Male literacy is 81.10% and female literacy is 66.15%.