Sherpur - Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat

Sherpur is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Biwain serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 149318. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.63 hectares and falls under the 209208 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Akbarpur - raniya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpur

As per Census 2011, Sherpur village has a total population of 107 people, consisting of 57 males and 50 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 30 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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sherpur. The nearest railway station is Maitha, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Sherpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Sherpur is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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