Sherganj - Pipalda, Kota

Sherganj is a village situated in the Pipalda tehsil of Kota district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipalda and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Kota. Sinota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherganj is 101725. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.16 hectares and falls under the 325009 pincode. Indragarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sherganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sherganj

According to the 2011 Census, Sherganj village had a total population of 424 people, including 230 males and 194 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.58%, with male literacy at 77.23% and female literacy at 41.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Sherganj

Sherganj 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 Sherganj

Sherganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indragarh to Sherganj is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kota to Sherganj is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherganj

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

Health Facilities in Sherganj

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

FAQs about Sherganj