Sherpur

Sherpur is a village located in Karanja tehsil of Washim district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Karanja (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Washim. As per 2009 stats, Kinhirokade is the gram panchayat of Sherpur village.

Sherpur has its own place in the vibrant Washim region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sherpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sherpur is 530975. The village spans a total geographical area of 246 hectares. Karanja is nearest town to Sherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Sherpur

Below is a concise population overview of Sherpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,045 558 487
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 112 54 58
Scheduled Castes (SC) 294 161 133
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 25 15 10
Literate Population 861 476 385
Illiterate Population 184 82 102

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sherpur village:

  • The total population of Sherpur village is around 1,045, including approximately 558 males and 487 females, with a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 112 children aged 0–6 years in Sherpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sherpur village has 294 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 25 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sherpur village is about 82.39%, with male literacy at 85.30% and female literacy at 79.06%.
  • There are around 237 households in Sherpur village.

Connectivity of Sherpur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sherpur

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

Shivnagar Tuljapur Bhilkheda Bagayat Nagapur Ajampur Alamgirpur Koli Tapowan Murambi Kisan Nagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherpur

Where is Sherpur located?
Sherpur village is situated in Karanja Tehsil, within the Washim district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sherpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sherpur is Kinhirokade (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sherpur is 1,045, with 558 males and 487 females.
How many households are there in Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sherpur village has a total of 237 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sherpur is 82.39%. The male literacy rate is 85.30%, while the female literacy rate is 79.06%.