Sherpura - Sarangpur, Rajgarh

Sherpura is a village situated in the Sarangpur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarangpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Sherpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpura is 480059. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.16 hectares and falls under the 465697 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sherpura

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpura village had a total population of 1,386 people, including 720 males and 666 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.05%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 43.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Sherpura

Sherpura 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 Sherpura

Sherpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parhana Mau, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Sherpura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Sherpura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherpura

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

Health Facilities in Sherpura

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

FAQs about Sherpura