Sherni - Mat, Mathura

Sherni is a village situated in the Mat tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mat and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Sherni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherni is 124024. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.52 hectares and falls under the 281204 pincode. Raya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sherni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mant Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherni

As per Census 2011, Sherni village has a total population of 1,472 people, consisting of 795 males and 677 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sherni

Sherni 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 Sherni

Sherni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raya to Sherni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Sherni is about 27 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 Sherni

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

Health Facilities in Sherni

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

FAQs about Sherni