Sherpur - Daraundha, Siwan

Sherpur is a village situated in the Daraundha subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daraundha and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Pakawaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 232707. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 841226 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 714 males and 659 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.90%, with male literacy at 89.65% and female literacy at 61.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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 Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Sherpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Sherpur is about 22 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 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