Sham Sherpur
Sham Sherpur is a village located in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Batala (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Shamsherpur Khurd is the gram panchayat of Sham Sherpur village.
Here you can discover what makes Sham Sherpur unique in its vibrant Batala-Gurdaspur region. You’ll see Sham 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 Sham Sherpur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sham Sherpur is 028820. The village spans a total geographical area of 136 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143602. Fathegarh Churian is nearest town to Sham Sherpur village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Sham Sherpur
Population of Sham Sherpur
According to the 2011 Census, Sham Sherpur has a total population of about 2,558, with approximately 1,325 males and 1,233 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 324 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,553 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 60.87%, with male literacy at about 63.40% and female literacy near 58.15%. There are around 477 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sham Sherpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,558 | 1,325 | 1,233 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 324 | 174 | 150 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,553 | 798 | 755 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,557 | 840 | 717 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,001 | 485 | 516 |
Connectivity of Sham Sherpur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sham Sherpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sham 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 Sham Sherpur
Knowing the nearby villages of Sham Sherpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sham Sherpur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sham Sherpur
- Where is Sham Sherpur located?
- Sham Sherpur village is situated in Batala Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sham Sherpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sham Sherpur is Shamsherpur Khurd (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sham Sherpur?
- The pincode of Sham Sherpur is 143602, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sham Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sham Sherpur is 2,558, with 1,325 males and 1,233 females.
- How many households are there in Sham Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sham Sherpur village has a total of 477 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sham Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sham Sherpur is 60.87%. The male literacy rate is 63.40%, while the female literacy rate is 58.15%.