Sheer

Sheer is a village located in Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Guhagar (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Shir is the gram panchayat of Sheer village.

Here you can discover what makes Sheer unique in its vibrant Guhagar-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Sheer’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 Sheer

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sheer is 565444. The village spans a total geographical area of 1815 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415724. Chiplun is nearest town to Sheer village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 51km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sheer 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 Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sheer

Population of Sheer

According to the 2011 Census, Sheer has a total population of about 1,403, with approximately 505 males and 898 females. The sex ratio is around 1778 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 159 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 164 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.73%, with male literacy at about 69.11% and female literacy near 52.90%. There are around 409 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sheer's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sheer

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

Nearby Villages of Sheer

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

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