Sherpur

Sherpur is a village located in Vikasnagar tehsil of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Vikasnagar (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Dehradun. As per 2009 stats, Sherpur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sherpur unique in its vibrant Vikasnagar-Dehradun region. You’ll see Sherpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sherpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sherpur is 045036. The village spans a total geographical area of 382 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 248197. Dehradun is nearest town to Sherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sherpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sherpur

Population of Sherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sherpur has a total population of about 3,900, with approximately 2,043 males and 1,857 females. The sex ratio is around 908 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 590 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 221 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,917. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.21%, with male literacy at about 60.25% and female literacy near 47.55%. There are around 760 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sherpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sherpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sherpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sherpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sherpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sherpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sherpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherpur