Sherpur is an inhabited village in Goriakothi Block of Siwan district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231603, the Census 2011 record lists 1,055 people in 177 households and the reported area is 115 hectares. The local references include Bindwal Gram Panchayat, Goriakothi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siwan at about 20 km.
In short:
Sherpur is a village in Goriakothi Block, Siwan district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 231603 and 1,055 people in 177 households.
Village Code231603
Population1,055
Households177
Area115 hectares
Nearest TownSiwan
Detailed village profile
Sherpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,055 people, 115 hectares of reported area and Siwan as the nearest town reference for Sherpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sherpur falls under Goriakothi Block in Siwan district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 231603.
The record lists 1,055 people living in 177 households.
The reported village area is 115 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Siwan.
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
231603
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Siwan
District Census Code
218
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Goriakothi
Sub-district Census Code
01232
CD Block
Goriakothi
Gram Panchayat
Bindwal
Households
177
Population
1,055
Male Population
549
Female Population
506
Sex Ratio
921.68
Area
115 hectares
Area
1.15 sq km
Nearest Town
Siwan
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
841439
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 Density917.39 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.96 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.64%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.5%
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 231603, Bindwal Gram Panchayat and Goriakothi CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
218
Sub-district Census Code
01232
Village Census Code
231603
CD Block Code
0220
Gram Panchayat Code
10
CD Block Name
Goriakothi
Gram Panchayat Name
Bindwal
Location and Distance
Siwan is the nearest town listed for Sherpur, about 20 km away. Siwan 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
Goriakothi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Siwan
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Siwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Siwan
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Siwan
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
115 hectares
Area
1.15 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,055 people in 177 households, with 549 male residents and 506 female residents. The average household size is 5.96, and SC share is 15.64% and ST share is 0% for Sherpur. Population density works out to about 917.39 people per sq km.
Total Households
177
Total Population
1,055
Male Population
549
Female Population
506
Sex Ratio
921.68
Average Household Size
5.96
SC Population
165
SC Male Population
85
SC Female Population
80
SC Population Share
15.64
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sherpur list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.05 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
19.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sherpur include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sherpur include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sherpur is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sherpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.91 hectares and irrigated land is 99.4 hectares (98.5% 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
10.45
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.59 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
100.91
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.51 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
99.4
Canals Area In Hectares
80 hectares
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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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
100%
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
841439
Siwan
Siswan
Chhitauli
Chhitauli Post Laxmiganj, Branch Chhitauli, Siwan, Bihar, 841439
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 Goriakothi Block of Siwan district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Sherpur village in?
Sherpur village is in Siwan district.
Which state is Sherpur village in?
Sherpur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sherpur under?
Sherpur comes under Goriakothi 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 231603.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sherpur under?
Sherpur is listed under Bindwal Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Goriakothi.
What is the population of Sherpur village?
The village record lists 1,055 people and 177 households for Sherpur.
How many households are in Sherpur village?
The village record lists 177 households for Sherpur.
What is the male and female population of Sherpur?
The record lists 549 male residents and 506 female residents for Sherpur.
What is the sex ratio of Sherpur village?
The sex ratio of Sherpur is 921.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sherpur village?
The reported geographical area of Sherpur is 115 hectares.
What is the population density of Sherpur village?
The approximate population density of Sherpur is 917.39 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 Siwan, about 20 km away.
How far is Sherpur from the district headquarters?
Sherpur is about 20 km from Siwan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sherpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Sherpur is about 4 km from Goriakothi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sherpur?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school 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 100.91 hectares and irrigated land is 99.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sherpur?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sherpur. These records include 1 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.