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Sherpur Village

Sherpur is an inhabited village in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260836, the Census 2011 record lists 2,511 people in 428 households and the reported area is 153 hectares. The local references include Sherpur Gram Panchayat, Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Sherpur is a village in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260836 and 2,511 people in 428 households.
Village Code260836
Population2,511
Households428
Area153 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Key Village Facts

Village
Sherpur
Census Village Code
260836
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Sub-district Census Code
01545
CD Block
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Gram Panchayat
Sherpur
Households
428
Population
2,511
Male Population
1,345
Female Population
1,166
Sex Ratio
866.91
Area
153 hectares
Area
1.53 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
804419
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sherpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,511 people, 153 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Sherpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictArwal
CD BlockSonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Gram PanchayatSHERPUR
  • Sherpur falls under Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260836.
  • The record lists 2,511 people living in 428 households.
  • The reported village area is 153 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,641.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.87 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.66%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share39.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sherpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 260836, Sherpur Gram Panchayat and Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01545
Village Census Code
260836
CD Block Code
0533
Gram Panchayat Code
002
CD Block Name
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sherpur

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Sherpur, about 20 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
153 hectares
Area
1.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,511 people in 428 households, with 1,345 male residents and 1,166 female residents. The average household size is 5.87, and SC share is 12.66% and ST share is 0% for Sherpur. Population density works out to about 1,641.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
428
Total Population
2,511
Male Population
1,345
Female Population
1,166
Sex Ratio
866.91
Average Household Size
5.87
SC Population
318
SC Male Population
151
SC Female Population
167
SC Population Share
12.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sherpur list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sherpur include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
11 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sherpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sherpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 45.18 hectares and irrigated land is 18 hectares (39.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
69.45
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.53 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.46 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19.28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
45.18
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27.18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sherpur

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 804419 Arwal Karpi Karpi VILL Po- Sahar Telpa Ps- Karpi Dist Arwa VILL Po- Sahar Telpa Ps- Karpi Dist Arwa, Arwal, Bihar, 804419
Union Bank of India ATM 804419 Arwal Karpi Keal Main Road at and Po Keyal Ps Karpi, Arwal, Bihar, 804419

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sherpur village located?

Sherpur is in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sherpur village in?

Sherpur village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Sherpur village in?

Sherpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sherpur under?

Sherpur comes under Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sherpur?

The Census village code of Sherpur is 260836.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sherpur under?

Sherpur is listed under SHERPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur.

What is the population of Sherpur village?

The village record lists 2,511 people and 428 households for Sherpur.

How many households are in Sherpur village?

The village record lists 428 households for Sherpur.

What is the male and female population of Sherpur?

The record lists 1,345 male residents and 1,166 female residents for Sherpur.

What is the sex ratio of Sherpur village?

The sex ratio of Sherpur is 866.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sherpur village?

The reported geographical area of Sherpur is 153 hectares.

What is the population density of Sherpur village?

The approximate population density of Sherpur is 1,641.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sherpur?

The nearest town listed for Sherpur is Arwal, about 20 km away.

How far is Sherpur from the district headquarters?

Sherpur is about 20 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sherpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sherpur is about 4 km from Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sherpur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sherpur.

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

For Sherpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 45.18 hectares and irrigated land is 18 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sherpur?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sherpur. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.