Indian Village Directory

Sherpur Village

Sherpur is an inhabited village in Rahui Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244409, the Census 2011 record lists 1,545 people in 260 households and the reported area is 95 hectares. The local references include Itasan Bhadwa Gram Panchayat, Rahui CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 5 km.

In short:

Sherpur is a village in Rahui Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244409 and 1,545 people in 260 households.

Village Code244409
Population1,545
Households260
Area95 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif

Detailed village profile

Sherpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,545 people, 95 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Sherpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Rahui
CD Block Rahui
Gram Panchayat Itasan Bhadwa
  • Sherpur falls under Rahui Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244409.
  • The record lists 1,545 people living in 260 households.
  • The reported village area is 95 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
  • 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Sherpur
Census Village Code
244409
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rahui
Sub-district Census Code
01382
CD Block
Rahui
Gram Panchayat
Itasan Bhadwa
Households
260
Population
1,545
Male Population
810
Female Population
735
Sex Ratio
907.41
Area
95 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
803119
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.

Population Density 1,626.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.94 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 45.05% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 92.1% 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 244409, Itasan Bhadwa Gram Panchayat and Rahui CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01382
Village Census Code
244409
CD Block Code
0370
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Rahui
Gram Panchayat Name
Itasan Bhadwa

Location and Distance

Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Sherpur, about 5 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rahui
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
95 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,545 people in 260 households, with 810 male residents and 735 female residents. The average household size is 5.94, and SC share is 45.05% and ST share is 0.06% for Sherpur. Population density works out to about 1,626.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
260
Total Population
1,545
Male Population
810
Female Population
735
Sex Ratio
907.41
Average Household Size
5.94
SC Population
696
SC Male Population
369
SC Female Population
327
SC Population Share
45.05
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sherpur list 1 government primary 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
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 in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
76.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sherpur include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sherpur is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 3 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sherpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.6 hectares and irrigated land is 76.1 hectares (92.1% 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
12.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
82.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
76.1

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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

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
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Union 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 803119 Nalanda Rahui Rahui Rahui Rahui, Nalanda, Bihar, 803119
State Bank of India ATM 803119 Nalanda Rahui Rahui Nalanda Nageshwar Prasad Shop No-2 Near Tata Indicash Atm, Nalanda, Bihar, 803119
Union Bank of India ATM 803119 Nalanda Rahui Rahui Main Road Near Post Office Rahui, Nalanda, Bihar, 803119

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 Rahui Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sherpur village in?

Sherpur village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Sherpur village in?

Sherpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sherpur under?

Sherpur comes under Rahui 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 244409.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sherpur under?

Sherpur is listed under Itasan Bhadwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rahui.

What is the population of Sherpur village?

The village record lists 1,545 people and 260 households for Sherpur.

How many households are in Sherpur village?

The village record lists 260 households for Sherpur.

What is the male and female population of Sherpur?

The record lists 810 male residents and 735 female residents for Sherpur.

What is the sex ratio of Sherpur village?

The sex ratio of Sherpur is 907.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sherpur village?

The reported geographical area of Sherpur is 95 hectares.

What is the population density of Sherpur village?

The approximate population density of Sherpur is 1,626.32 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 Biharsharif, about 5 km away.

How far is Sherpur from the district headquarters?

Sherpur is about 5 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sherpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sherpur is about 5 km from Rahui, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sherpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sherpur.

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

For Sherpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.6 hectares and irrigated land is 76.1 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 3 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.