Sharif Nagar - Thakurdwara, Moradabad

Sharif Nagar is a village situated in the Thakurdwara tehsil of Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurdwara and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Moradabad. Sharif Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sharif Nagar is 114520. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.05 hectares and falls under the 244601 pincode. Thakrdwara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sharif Nagar

As per Census 2011, Sharif Nagar village has a total population of 13,396 people, consisting of 7,079 males and 6,317 females. The village has 2,149 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,273 literate and 6,123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 648 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sharif Nagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population13,3967,0796,317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,1971,1751,022
Scheduled Castes (SC)648333315
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1587
Literate Population7,2734,2862,987
Illiterate Population6,1232,7933,330

Nearby Villages of Sharif Nagar

Sharif Nagar 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)
Kuakhera KhalsaWest1.84 km
MadarpurSouth-East1.91 km
BijayrampurSouth-West2.27 km
DarapurSouth2.31 km
Sahbajpur KalanSouth-West2.43 km
BhaipurNorth-East2.49 km
Narainpur (chhanga)North2.51 km
Harpur DoyamNorth-West3.00 km
MunimpurNorth-West3.19 km
Buddh NagarSouth-East3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sharif Nagar

Sharif Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alai, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakrdwara to Sharif Nagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Sharif Nagar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sharif Nagar

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

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

Health Facilities in Sharif Nagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sharif Nagar

Where is Sharif Nagar located?

Sharif Nagar village is located in Thakurdwara Tehsil, Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sharif Nagar?

Sharif Nagar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sharif Nagar?

The pincode of Sharif Nagar is 244601.

What is the population of Sharif Nagar?

Sharif Nagar has a total population of 13,396, including 7,079 males and 6,317 females.

How many households are there in Sharif Nagar?

There are 2,149 households in Sharif Nagar.

What is the literacy rate in Sharif Nagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sharif Nagar is 54.29%. Male literacy is 60.55% and female literacy is 47.29%.