Sherpur

Sherpur is a village located in Behror tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Behror (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Alwar. As per 2009 stats, Sherpur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sherpur unique in its vibrant Behror-Alwar 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 071935. The village spans a total geographical area of 302 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 301701. Behror is nearest town to Sherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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 Behror Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Alwar 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 2,404, with approximately 1,229 males and 1,175 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 334 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 445 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 139. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.26%, with male literacy at about 76.97% and female literacy near 57.11%. There are around 415 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