Sherpura - Dulhin Bazar, Patna

Sherpura is a village situated in the Dulhin Bazar subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dulhin Bazar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Narhi Pirhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpura is 245662. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 801102 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sherpura

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpura village had a total population of 1,463 people, including 773 males and 690 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.42%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 53.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sherpura

Sherpura 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sherpura

Sherpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhotaki Masaudhi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Sherpura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Sherpura is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherpura

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

Health Facilities in Sherpura

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

FAQs about Sherpura