Sherkot A Village - Dhampur, Bijnor
Sherkot A is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Sahaspura Dehat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherkot A village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherkot A is 113978. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.85 hectares and falls under the 246747 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Sherkot A village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sherkot A
Sherkot A 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chak Kamal | South | 0.47 km |
| Chakbada | North-East | 0.63 km |
| Harraypur | East | 0.78 km |
| Mewanabada | North-West | 0.82 km |
| Mewajat | South-West | 0.91 km |
| Nisatnagar | South | 0.96 km |
| Chakisak | North | 0.98 km |
| Basantpur Khalsa | South-East | 1.07 km |
| Taharpur | North-East | 1.09 km |
| Chak Usman | North | 1.34 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sherkot A
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sherkot A. The nearest railway station is Mewa Nawada, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Sherkot A is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Sherkot A is about 68 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 Sherkot A
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sherkot A village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sherkot A
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sherkot A village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sherkot A
Where is Sherkot A located?
Sherkot A village is located in Dhampur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sherkot A?
The Gram Panchayat of Sherkot A is Sahaspura Dehat.
What is the pincode of Sherkot A?
The pincode of Sherkot A is 246747.