Sherpur Pain - Hiranagar, Kathua
Sherpur Pain is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Loundi serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Sherpur Pain village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur Pain is 002094. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 184142 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Sherpur Pain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hira Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sherpur Pain
According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur Pain village had a total population of 388 people, including 206 males and 182 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.23%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 69.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 388 | 206 | 182 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 60 | 33 | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Literate Population | 276 | 162 | 114 |
| Illiterate Population | 112 | 44 | 68 |
Nearby Villages of Sherpur Pain
Sherpur Pain 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Thakur Pur Grore | South-East | 1.20 km |
| Bani Chak | South-East | 1.65 km |
| Gurah Sarkari | South-East | 2.57 km |
| Allu Chak | East | 2.77 km |
| Khanak | South | 2.92 km |
| Bhati Mehru | South | 3.17 km |
| Chak Jangi | East | 4.12 km |
| Chakra | South-East | 4.17 km |
| Gurah Balu | North-East | 4.42 km |
| Murli Chak | South-East | 4.81 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sherpur Pain
Sherpur Pain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghagwal, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Sherpur Pain is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Sherpur Pain is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sherpur Pain
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sherpur Pain 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 Sherpur Pain
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 Pain village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Sherpur Pain
Where is Sherpur Pain located?
Sherpur Pain village is located in Hiranagar Tehsil, Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Sherpur Pain?
The Halqa Panchayat of Sherpur Pain is Loundi.
What is the pincode of Sherpur Pain?
The pincode of Sherpur Pain is 184142.
What is the population of Sherpur Pain?
Sherpur Pain had a total population of 388, including 206 males and 182 females.
How many households are there in Sherpur Pain?
Sherpur Pain had 73 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sherpur Pain?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sherpur Pain was 80.23%. Male literacy was 89.50% and female literacy was 69.94%.