Where is Sherau village located?
Sherau is in Tharad Taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India.
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Sherau Village
Sherau is an inhabited village in Tharad Taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 507495, the Census 2011 record lists 2,076 people in 369 households and the reported area is 1,250.7 hectares. The local references include Sherau Gram Panchayat, Tharad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tharad at about 42 km.
Village Code507495
Population2,076
Households369
Area1,250.7 hectares
Nearest TownTharad
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sherau
- Census Village Code
- 507495
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Banas Kantha
- District Census Code
- 469
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tharad
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03733
- CD Block
- Tharad
- Gram Panchayat
- Sherau
- Households
- 369
- Population
- 2,076
- Male Population
- 1,086
- Female Population
- 990
- Sex Ratio
- 911.6
- Area
- 1,250.7 hectares
- Area
- 12.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Tharad
- Nearest Town Distance
- 42 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 385566
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sherau at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,076 people, 1,250.7 hectares of reported area and Tharad as the nearest town reference for Sherau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sherau falls under Tharad Taluka in Banas Kantha district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 507495.
- The record lists 2,076 people living in 369 households.
- The reported village area is 1,250.7 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Tharad.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density165.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.02%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.1%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sherau in the official administrative record. Census village code 507495, Sherau Gram Panchayat and Tharad CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 469
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03733
- Village Census Code
- 507495
- CD Block Code
- 0012
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 16
- CD Block Name
- Tharad
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sherau
Location and Distance
Tharad is the nearest town listed for Sherau, about 42 km away. Palanpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 137 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tharad
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 42 km
- District Headquarter
- Palanpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 137 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Tharad
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 42 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 42 km
- Nearest Town
- Tharad
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 42 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,250.7 hectares
- Area
- 12.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,076 people in 369 households, with 1,086 male residents and 990 female residents. The average household size is 5.63, and SC share is 10.02% and ST share is 0.1% for Sherau. Population density works out to about 165.99 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 369
- Total Population
- 2,076
- Male Population
- 1,086
- Female Population
- 990
- Sex Ratio
- 911.6
- Average Household Size
- 5.63
- SC Population
- 208
- SC Male Population
- 109
- SC Female Population
- 99
- SC Population Share
- 10.02
- ST Population
- 2
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.1
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sherau list 2 government primary schools. 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sherau.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sherau include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Sherau 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sherau is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sherau show that reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Mung Bean and Sesame and net sown area is 1,217.6 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Pearlmillet/Bajra
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Mung Bean
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Sesame
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 13.1
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1217.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1,217.6 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sherau village in?
Sherau village is in Banas Kantha district.
Which state is Sherau village in?
Sherau village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Sherau under?
Sherau comes under Tharad Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sherau?
The Census village code of Sherau is 507495.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sherau under?
Sherau is listed under SHERAU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tharad.
What is the population of Sherau village?
The village record lists 2,076 people and 369 households for Sherau.
How many households are in Sherau village?
The village record lists 369 households for Sherau.
What is the male and female population of Sherau?
The record lists 1,086 male residents and 990 female residents for Sherau.
What is the sex ratio of Sherau village?
The sex ratio of Sherau is 911.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sherau village?
The reported geographical area of Sherau is 1,250.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Sherau village?
The approximate population density of Sherau is 165.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sherau?
The nearest town listed for Sherau is Tharad, about 42 km away.
How far is Sherau from the district headquarters?
Sherau is about 137 km from Palanpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sherau from the sub-district headquarters?
Sherau is about 42 km from Tharad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sherau?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Sherau.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sherau?
For Sherau, reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Mung Bean and Sesame and net sown area is 1,217.6 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sherau.