Sherpe - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Sherpe is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Sherpe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpe is 566399. The village covers a total geographical area of 683.05 hectares and falls under the 416703 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Sherpe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpe

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpe village had a total population of 894 people, including 385 males and 509 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,322 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 81.92% and female literacy at 69.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Sherpe

Sherpe 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 Sherpe

Sherpe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Sherpe is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Sherpe is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherpe

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

Health Facilities in Sherpe

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

FAQs about Sherpe