Sharfkot

Sharfkot is a village located in Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Dera Baba Nanak (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Sharafkot is the gram panchayat of Sharfkot village.

Sharfkot has its own place in the vibrant Gurdaspur 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 Sharfkot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sharfkot is 028955. The village spans a total geographical area of 169 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143602. Ramdas is nearest town to Sharfkot village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Sharfkot

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 953 522 431
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 112 68 44
Scheduled Castes (SC) 271 151 120
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 609 366 243
Illiterate Population 344 156 188

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

  • The total population of Sharfkot village is around 953, including approximately 522 males and 431 females, with a sex ratio of 825 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 112 children aged 0–6 years in Sharfkot village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sharfkot village has 271 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sharfkot village is about 63.90%, with male literacy at 70.11% and female literacy at 56.38%.
  • There are around 174 households in Sharfkot village.

Connectivity of Sharfkot

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

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

Nearby Villages of Sharfkot

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

Malewal Kotli Viran Paracha Loharanwali Samrai Hakim Beg Hardowal Tarpala Kot Maulvi Pabbarali Kathiala

Frequently Asked Questions about Sharfkot

Where is Sharfkot located?
Sharfkot village is situated in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sharfkot?
The Gram Panchayat of Sharfkot is Sharafkot (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sharfkot?
The pincode of Sharfkot is 143602, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sharfkot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sharfkot is 953, with 522 males and 431 females.
How many households are there in Sharfkot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sharfkot village has a total of 174 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sharfkot as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sharfkot is 63.90%. The male literacy rate is 70.11%, while the female literacy rate is 56.38%.