Sherpur - Mohammadabad, Ghazipur

Sherpur is a village situated in the Mohammadabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohammadabad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Sherpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 206384. The village covers a total geographical area of 3866 hectares and falls under the 233234 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sherpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohammadabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur village had a total population of 25,795 people, including 13,491 males and 12,304 females, living in 4,053 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 76.72% and female literacy at 56.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Public transport in the Sherpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gahmar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Sherpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of 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