Sherpur

Sherpur is a village located in Harnaut subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Harnaut (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Nehusa is the gram panchayat of Sherpur village.

Sherpur has its own place in the vibrant Nalanda region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sherpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sherpur is 244216. The village spans a total geographical area of 258 hectares. Biharsharif is nearest town to Sherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Sherpur

Below is a concise population overview of Sherpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,801 970 831
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 380 197 183
Scheduled Castes (SC) 610 328 282
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 888 560 328
Illiterate Population 913 410 503

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sherpur village:

  • The total population of Sherpur village is around 1,801, including approximately 970 males and 831 females, with a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 380 children aged 0–6 years in Sherpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sherpur village has 610 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sherpur village is about 49.31%, with male literacy at 57.73% and female literacy at 39.47%.
  • There are around 347 households in Sherpur village.

Connectivity of Sherpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sherpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sherpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sherpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sherpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sherpur.

Nehusa Tira Ukhra Nobbah Chak Rashid Rustampur Mustafapur Bhojpur Pakar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherpur

Where is Sherpur located?
Sherpur village is situated in Harnaut Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sherpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sherpur is Nehusa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sherpur is 1,801, with 970 males and 831 females.
How many households are there in Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sherpur village has a total of 347 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sherpur is 49.31%. The male literacy rate is 57.73%, while the female literacy rate is 39.47%.