Sherwani
About Sherwani
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sherwani village is 261269. Sherwani village is located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 30km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Sherwani village. As per 2009 stats, Sirwani Chisopani is the gram panchayat of Sherwani village.
The total geographical area of village is 166.4 hectares. Sherwani has a total population of 1,489 peoples, out of which male population is 792 while female population is 697. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 880 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sherwani village is 72.26% out of which 81.19% males and 62.12% females are literate. There are about 304 houses in sherwani village. Pincode of sherwani village locality is 737134.
When it comes to administration, Sherwani village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sherwani village comes under Khamdong-singtam Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Singtam is nearest town to sherwani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
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Population of Sherwani
The population details of Sherwani cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,489 | 792 | 697 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 185 | 85 | 100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 343 | 169 | 174 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 364 | 197 | 167 |
| Literate Population | 1,076 | 643 | 433 |
| Illiterate Population | 413 | 149 | 264 |
Connectivity of Sherwani
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwani
Where is Sherwani located?
Sherwani village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sherwani?
The Gram Panchayat of Sherwani is Sirwani Chisopani (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sherwani?
The pincode of Sherwani is 737134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sherwani as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sherwani is 1,489, with 792 males and 697 females.
How many households are there in Sherwani as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sherwani village has a total of 304 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sherwani as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sherwani is 72.26%. The male literacy rate is 81.19%, while the female literacy rate is 62.12%.