Sherpur - Laharpur, Sitapur

Sherpur is a village situated in the Laharpur tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laharpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Sherpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherpur is 137921. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.15 hectares and falls under the 261135 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Laharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sitapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sherpur

As per Census 2011, Sherpur village has a total population of 4,027 people, consisting of 2,114 males and 1,913 females. The village has 672 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 672 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,309 literate and 1,718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 812 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0272,1141,913
Child Population (0–6 yrs)672342330
Scheduled Castes (SC)812423389
Literate Population2,3091,430879
Illiterate Population1,7186841,034

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)
TalvipurNorth-West0.89 km
JeetamauSouth-East1.59 km
Sharifpur KasmandaNorth-West1.61 km
KarseoraNorth-West2.07 km
ManpurSouth-West2.42 km
KalyanpurEast2.57 km
Nyamupur KalanNorth2.64 km
Nayagoan NevadaNorth-East2.71 km
Bakar NagarNorth-West2.82 km
AngrashiEast2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sherpur

Sherpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramaipur Halt, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Sherpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sherpur

Where is Sherpur located?

Sherpur village is located in Laharpur Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sherpur?

Sherpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sherpur?

The pincode of Sherpur is 261135.

What is the population of Sherpur?

Sherpur has a total population of 4,027, including 2,114 males and 1,913 females.

How many households are there in Sherpur?

There are 672 households in Sherpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sherpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sherpur is 57.34%. Male literacy is 67.64% and female literacy is 45.95%.