Awapur Urf Sherpur - Pupri, Sitamarhi
Awapur Urf Sherpur is a village situated in the Pupri subdivision of Sitamarhi district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pupri and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sitamarhi. Awapur Dakshini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awapur Urf Sherpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Awapur Urf Sherpur is 219712. The village covers a total geographical area of 769 hectares and falls under the 847308 pincode. Janakpur Road is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Awapur Urf Sherpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Awapur Urf Sherpur
As per Census 2011, Awapur Urf Sherpur village has a total population of 18,971 people, consisting of 9,855 males and 9,116 females. The village has 4,226 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 3,773 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,515 literate and 10,456 illiterate residents. Additionally, 645 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Awapur Urf Sherpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,971 | 9,855 | 9,116 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3,773 | 1,989 | 1,784 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 645 | 337 | 308 |
| Literate Population | 8,515 | 4,912 | 3,603 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,456 | 4,943 | 5,513 |
Nearby Villages of Awapur Urf Sherpur
Awapur Urf Sherpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Awapur Urf Sherpur
Public transport in the Awapur Urf Sherpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Awapur Urf Sherpur has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Janakpur Road to Awapur Urf Sherpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitamarhi to Awapur Urf Sherpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Awapur Urf Sherpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Awapur Urf Sherpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Awapur Urf 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 Awapur Urf Sherpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Awapur Urf Sherpur
Where is Awapur Urf Sherpur located?
Awapur Urf Sherpur village is located in Pupri Subdivision, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Awapur Urf Sherpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Awapur Urf Sherpur is Awapur Dakshini.
What is the pincode of Awapur Urf Sherpur?
The pincode of Awapur Urf Sherpur is 847308.
What is the population of Awapur Urf Sherpur?
Awapur Urf Sherpur has a total population of 18,971, including 9,855 males and 9,116 females.
How many households are there in Awapur Urf Sherpur?
There are 4,226 households in Awapur Urf Sherpur.
What is the literacy rate in Awapur Urf Sherpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Awapur Urf Sherpur is 44.88%. Male literacy is 49.84% and female literacy is 39.52%.