Sherpur Village - Chapra, Saran

Sherpur is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sherpur Gheghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 233620. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 841302 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sherpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garkha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpur

As per Census 2011, Sherpur village has a total population of 4,323 people, consisting of 2,294 males and 2,029 females. The village has 666 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 725 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,733 literate and 1,590 illiterate residents. Additionally, 311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sherpur

Sherpur 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 Sherpur

Sherpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Sherpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sherpur is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherpur

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

Health Facilities in Sherpur

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

FAQs about Sherpur