Sherpura

Sherpura is a village located in Vadgam taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Vadgam (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Sherpura Majadar is the gram panchayat of Sherpura village.

Here you can discover what makes Sherpura unique in its vibrant Vadgam-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Sherpura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sherpura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sherpura is 508035. The village spans a total geographical area of 272.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385520. Palanpur is nearest town to Sherpura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sherpura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Vadgam Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Patan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sherpura

Population of Sherpura

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpura has a total population of about 3,184, with approximately 1,564 males and 1,620 females. The sex ratio is around 1035 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 493 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.29%, with male literacy at about 78.90% and female literacy near 63.95%. There are around 533 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sherpura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sherpura

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

Nearby Villages of Sherpura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherpura