Indian Village Directory

Shernup Village

Shernup is an inhabited village in Kitpi Sub-district of Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261542 and the Census 2011 record lists 94 people in 21 households. The local references include Kitpi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tawang at about 31 km.

In short:

Shernup is a village in Kitpi Sub-district, Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261542 and 94 people in 21 households.

Village Code261542
Population94
Households21
Nearest TownTawang

Detailed village profile

Shernup at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 94 people and Tawang as the nearest town reference for Shernup, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Tawang
Sub-district Kitpi
CD Block Kitpi
  • Shernup falls under Kitpi Sub-district in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261542.
  • The record lists 94 people living in 21 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tawang.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Shernup
Census Village Code
261542
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
Tawang
District Census Code
245
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kitpi
Sub-district Census Code
01560
CD Block
Kitpi
Households
21
Population
94
Male Population
45
Female Population
49
Sex Ratio
1,088.89
Nearest Town
Tawang
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size 4.48 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shernup in the official administrative record. Census village code 261542 and Kitpi CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
245
Sub-district Census Code
01560
Village Census Code
261542
CD Block Code
0004
CD Block Name
Kitpi

Location and Distance

Tawang is the nearest town listed for Shernup, about 31 km away. Tawang is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kitpi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Tawang
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Tawang
Distance within State/UT
31 km
Nearest Town
Tawang
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 94 people in 21 households, with 45 male residents and 49 female residents. The average household size is 4.48, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Shernup.

Total Households
21
Total Population
94
Male Population
45
Female Population
49
Sex Ratio
1,088.89
Average Household Size
4.48
ST Population
94
ST Male Population
45
ST Female Population
49
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Shernup.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shernup include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shernup include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shernup is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shernup show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Millet and Potato. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Khanjar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Millet
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Tengkim
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Shinka

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shernup village located?

Shernup is in Kitpi Sub-district of Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shernup village in?

Shernup village is in Tawang district.

Which state is Shernup village in?

Shernup village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shernup under?

Shernup comes under Kitpi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shernup?

The Census village code of Shernup is 261542.

What is the population of Shernup village?

The village record lists 94 people and 21 households for Shernup.

How many households are in Shernup village?

The village record lists 21 households for Shernup.

What is the male and female population of Shernup?

The record lists 45 male residents and 49 female residents for Shernup.

What is the sex ratio of Shernup village?

The sex ratio of Shernup is 1,088.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Shernup village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Shernup, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Shernup?

The nearest town listed for Shernup is Tawang, about 31 km away.

How far is Shernup from the district headquarters?

Shernup is about 31 km from Tawang, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shernup from the sub-district headquarters?

Shernup is about 8 km from Kitpi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shernup?

For Shernup, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Millet and Potato.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shernup.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shernup.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shernup.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Shernup.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.