Sherpur - Mawana, Meerut
Sherpur is a village situated in the Mawana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawana and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Rathora Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 118848. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.6 hectares and falls under the 250404 pincode. Hastinapur is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Hastinapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sherpur
According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur village had a total population of 11 people, including 5 males and 6 females, living in 1 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 83.33%.
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 Population | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Illiterate Population | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Partapur Hansapur | West | 1.76 km |
| Shirjepur | South | 2.26 km |
| Haripur | North-West | 2.30 km |
| Bhuwa | North | 2.31 km |
| Dabkheri | West | 2.42 km |
| Kalyanpur Ahatmali | South-East | 3.05 km |
| Behbalpur | South-West | 3.05 km |
| Rathora Kalan | West | 3.07 km |
| Salempur | East | 3.27 km |
| Bhagupur | North-West | 3.61 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sherpur
Sherpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sisauna, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hastinapur to Sherpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Meerut to Sherpur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Sherpur
Where is Sherpur located?
Sherpur village is located in Mawana Tehsil, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sherpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sherpur is Rathora Kalan.
What is the pincode of Sherpur?
The pincode of Sherpur is 250404.
What is the population of Sherpur?
Sherpur had a total population of 11, including 5 males and 6 females.
How many households are there in Sherpur?
Sherpur had 1 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sherpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sherpur was 81.82%. Male literacy was 80.00% and female literacy was 83.33%.