Sherpur - Atrauli, Aligarh

Sherpur is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Sherpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 122034. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.71 hectares and falls under the 202282 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Atrauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpur

As per Census 2011, Sherpur village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 561 males and 495 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 322 illiterate residents.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Sunamai Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauli to Sherpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Sherpur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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