Sherpura

Sherpura is a village located in Lunkaransar tehsil of Bikaner district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Lunkaransar (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Bikaner. As per 2009 stats, Sherpura A is the gram panchayat of Sherpura village.

Here you can discover what makes Sherpura unique in its vibrant Lunkaransar-Bikaner region. You’ll see Sherpura’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 Sherpura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sherpura is 069217. The village spans a total geographical area of 9177 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 334604. Bikaner is nearest town to Sherpura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 120km away.

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

Google Map of Sherpura

Population of Sherpura

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpura has a total population of about 4,921, with approximately 2,535 males and 2,386 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 875 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,121 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.28%, with male literacy at about 59.05% and female literacy near 38.89%. There are around 857 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sherpura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sherpura

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

Nearby Villages of Sherpura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherpura