Sherpur - Behror, Kotputli-Behror

Sherpur is a village situated in the Behror tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 3 km from Behror and around 65 km from Alwar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 071935. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 301701 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sherpur is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Behror Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur village had a total population of 2,404 people, including 1,229 males and 1,175 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.12%, with male literacy at 90.44% and female literacy at 65.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 445, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Sherpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mirzapur Bachhaud, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Sherpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Sherpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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