Sherpur is an inhabited village in Akbarpur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257957, the Census 2011 record lists 1,636 people in 241 households and the reported area is 148 hectares. The local references include Akbarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 22 km.
In short:
Sherpur is a village in Akbarpur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257957 and 1,636 people in 241 households.
Village Code257957
Population1,636
Households241
Area148 hectares
Nearest TownNawada
Detailed village profile
Sherpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,636 people, 148 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Sherpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sherpur falls under Akbarpur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 257957.
The record lists 1,636 people living in 241 households.
The reported village area is 148 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
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
257957
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Akbarpur
Sub-district Census Code
01519
CD Block
Akbarpur
Households
241
Population
1,636
Male Population
844
Female Population
792
Sex Ratio
938.39
Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
22 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.
Population Density1,105.41 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.79 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.38%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.4%
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 257957 and Akbarpur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01519
Village Census Code
257957
CD Block Code
0507
CD Block Name
Akbarpur
Location and Distance
Nawada is the nearest town listed for Sherpur, about 22 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Akbarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,636 people in 241 households, with 844 male residents and 792 female residents. The average household size is 6.79, and SC share is 19.38% and ST share is 0% for Sherpur. Population density works out to about 1,105.41 people per sq km.
Total Households
241
Total Population
1,636
Male Population
844
Female Population
792
Sex Ratio
938.39
Average Household Size
6.79
SC Population
317
SC Male Population
168
SC Female Population
149
SC Population Share
19.38
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. 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.56 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
35.52 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.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sherpur is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sherpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 54.8 hectares and irrigated land is 52.3 hectares (95.4% 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
48.65
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.08 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.93 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.57 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
32.41 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
54.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
52.3
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
16.78 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
50%
CRM
1
50%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
50%
ICICI Bank Limited
1
50%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
805126
Nawada
Akbarpur
Akbarpur
Nawada Tehsil Akbarpur, Nawada, Bihar, 805126
ICICI Bank Limited
CRM
805126
Nawada
Akbarpur
Akbarpur
Po and Ps-Rajhat, Thana-Akbarpur, Moja-Panti, Khata No-121, Khasra No. 244 and 255, District-Nawada, Bihar-805126 ICICI B…
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 Akbarpur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Sherpur village in?
Sherpur village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Sherpur village in?
Sherpur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sherpur under?
Sherpur comes under Akbarpur 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 257957.
What is the population of Sherpur village?
The village record lists 1,636 people and 241 households for Sherpur.
How many households are in Sherpur village?
The village record lists 241 households for Sherpur.
What is the male and female population of Sherpur?
The record lists 844 male residents and 792 female residents for Sherpur.
What is the sex ratio of Sherpur village?
The sex ratio of Sherpur is 938.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sherpur village?
The reported geographical area of Sherpur is 148 hectares.
What is the population density of Sherpur village?
The approximate population density of Sherpur is 1,105.41 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 Nawada, about 22 km away.
How far is Sherpur from the district headquarters?
Sherpur is about 22 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sherpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Sherpur is about 6 km from Akbarpur, 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 54.8 hectares and irrigated land is 52.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sherpur?
The page shows 2 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.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sherpur.
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.