Sherpur - Lakhimpur, Kheri

Sherpur is a village situated in the Lakhimpur tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhimpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Sakethu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 136195. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.74 hectares and falls under the 262802 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Sri Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kheri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpur

As per Census 2011, Sherpur village has a total population of 425 people, consisting of 229 males and 196 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 322 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population425229196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381523
Scheduled Castes (SC)19109
Literate Population322193129
Illiterate Population1033667

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KataraWest0.73 km
SakethuEast1.08 km
SemaraiNorth-East1.31 km
BansgaonWest1.50 km
Madarpur BasehiSouth-West1.62 km
KorariSouth1.70 km
Jignaha KhanpurSouth-East1.84 km
KandhraNorth-West1.99 km
Hardas PurWest2.31 km
KorwaNorth-West2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sherpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sherpur. The nearest railway station is Bahelia Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Sherpur is about 32 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Sherpur

Where is Sherpur located?

Sherpur village is located in Lakhimpur Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sherpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sherpur is Sakethu.

What is the pincode of Sherpur?

The pincode of Sherpur is 262802.

What is the population of Sherpur?

Sherpur has a total population of 425, including 229 males and 196 females.

How many households are there in Sherpur?

There are 64 households in Sherpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sherpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sherpur is 75.76%. Male literacy is 84.28% and female literacy is 65.82%.