Sherkund - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Sherkund is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Mhow and around 51 km from Indore. Goklyakund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherkund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherkund is 476459. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.57 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sherkund

According to the 2011 Census, Sherkund village had a total population of 336 people, including 164 males and 172 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.98%, with male literacy at 48.92% and female literacy at 17.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Sherkund

Sherkund 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 Sherkund

Sherkund is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Sherkund is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Sherkund is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherkund

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

Health Facilities in Sherkund

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

FAQs about Sherkund