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

As per Census 2011, Sherpur village has a total population of 2,404 people, consisting of 1,229 males and 1,175 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 334 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,617 literate and 787 illiterate residents. Additionally, 445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sherpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4041,2291,175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)334183151
Scheduled Castes (SC)445225220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1397366
Literate Population1,617946671
Illiterate Population787283504

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GokalpuraEast1.19 km
KherkiNorth-West1.39 km
KankarchhajaWest2.09 km
ShyampurSouth-West2.31 km
ShimlaSouth2.39 km
GoontiSouth-West2.94 km
KharkharaNorth-West2.99 km
SarbilandpuraSouth-East3.15 km
TalwarEast3.15 km
MomanpurEast3.17 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sherpur

Where is Sherpur located?

Sherpur village is located in Behror Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the pincode of Sherpur?

The pincode of Sherpur is 301701.

What is the population of Sherpur?

Sherpur has a total population of 2,404, including 1,229 males and 1,175 females.

How many households are there in Sherpur?

There are 415 households in Sherpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sherpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sherpur is 67.26%. Male literacy is 76.97% and female literacy is 57.11%.