Sherpur - Pirawa, Jhalawar

Sherpur is a village situated in the Pirawa tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pirawa and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Sherpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 105170. The village covers a total geographical area of 1230.16 hectares and falls under the 326034 pincode. Pirawa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Sherpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur village had a total population of 930 people, including 457 males and 473 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.58%, with male literacy at 67.89% and female literacy at 33.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sherpur

Sherpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sherpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sherpur. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pirawa to Sherpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Sherpur is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sherpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sherpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sherpur village are given below:

FAQs about Sherpur