Sharma - Shahabad, Hardoi

Sharma is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Sharma Fattypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sharma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sharma is 139161. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.91 hectares and falls under the 241125 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sharma 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 Shahabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sharma

According to the 2011 Census, Sharma village had a total population of 2,822 people, including 1,517 males and 1,305 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.12%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 62.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 767.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8221,5171,305
Child Population (0–6 yrs)465230235
Scheduled Castes (SC)767410357
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,7471,082665
Illiterate Population1,075435640

Nearby Villages of Sharma

Sharma 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)
Fattepur ShivgulamSouth-East1.26 km
HatheliaSouth-West1.39 km
Jharsa KesariSouth-East1.56 km
Jharsa AlampurSouth1.93 km
Nagla BhagwanNorth-West2.08 km
PachtaurSouth-East2.09 km
MithnapurWest2.37 km
AnjhiNorth2.56 km
LoniNorth2.76 km
PasigavanSouth2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sharma

Sharma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sharma, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sharma village is detailed below:

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

Health Facilities in Sharma

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sharma village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sharma

Where is Sharma located?

Sharma village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sharma?

The Gram Panchayat of Sharma is Sharma Fattypur.

What is the pincode of Sharma?

The pincode of Sharma is 241125.

What is the population of Sharma?

Sharma had a total population of 2,822, including 1,517 males and 1,305 females.

How many households are there in Sharma?

Sharma had 431 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sharma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sharma was 74.12%. Male literacy was 84.07% and female literacy was 62.15%.