Sherpur

Sherpur is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Chhan Ghoga is the gram panchayat of Sherpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sherpur unique in its vibrant Ajnala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Sherpur’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 Sherpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sherpur is 037159. The village spans a total geographical area of 201 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143407. Ajnala is nearest town to Sherpur village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Sherpur

Population of Sherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur has a total population of about 130, with approximately 70 males and 60 females. The sex ratio is around 857 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 16 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 95 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 21.54%, with male literacy at about 27.14% and female literacy near 15.00%. There are around 20 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sherpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherpur