Sherpur - Karanja, Washim

Sherpur is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Kinhirokade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 530975. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Sherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 558 males and 487 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.28%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 89.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Sherpur

Sherpur 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 Sherpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sherpur. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Sherpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Sherpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherpur

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

Health Facilities in Sherpur

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

FAQs about Sherpur