Sherpur
About Sherpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sherpur village is 045036. Sherpur village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 382 hectares. Sherpur has a total population of 3,900 peoples, out of which male population is 2,043 while female population is 1,857. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 908 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sherpur village is 54.21% out of which 60.25% males and 47.55% females are literate. There are about 760 houses in sherpur village. Pincode of sherpur village locality is 248197.
When it comes to administration, Sherpur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sherpur village comes under Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Dehradun is nearest town to sherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.
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Population of Sherpur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,900 | 2,043 | 1,857 |
| Literate Population | 2,114 | 1,231 | 883 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,786 | 812 | 974 |
Connectivity of Sherpur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherpur
Where is Sherpur located?
Sherpur village is situated in Vikasnagar Tehsil, within the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sherpur?
Sherpur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sherpur?
The pincode of Sherpur is 248197, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sherpur is 3,900, with 2,043 males and 1,857 females.
How many households are there in Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sherpur village has a total of 760 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sherpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sherpur is 54.21%. The male literacy rate is 60.25%, while the female literacy rate is 47.55%.