Sherpur (शेरपुर) — Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

TARKESHWAR TURI

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LGD code: 348692
Pincode: 825401
Population: 636
Households: 104
Literacy rate: 42.1%
Sex ratio: 910 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 281
Distance to district centre: 218 km
Distance to mandal centre: 217 km

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How Sherpur compares

Literacy rate

42.1%

−2.3% vs mandal average

Sherpur: 42.1%
Chatra mandal: 44.4%
Chatra district: 48.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

910

−34 vs mandal average

Sherpur: 910
Chatra mandal: 944

Household size

people per home

6.1

+0.3 vs mandal average

Sherpur: 6.1
Chatra mandal: 5.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Sherpur

LGD code: 348692
Pincode: 825401
Population (Census 2011): 636
Population (projected 2026): 750
Households: 104
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 910
Literacy rate: 42.1%
Coordinates: 24.97470°N, 84.21602°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumri
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jairam Kumar Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: TARKESHWAR TURI
Block / Mandal: Chatra

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chatra district level

Then & Now

Sherpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

636

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

750

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

104

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

123

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 636Census 2011
Households: 104Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 910 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7502026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 123

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chatra district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chatra district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chatra district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Chatra · ≈ 217 km

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Chatra · ≈ 218 km

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What is the pincode of Sherpur?

The pincode of Sherpur, Chatra mandal, Chatra district, Jharkhand is 825401.

In which district is Sherpur located?

Sherpur is a village in Chatra mandal of Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Sherpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sherpur village has a population of 636 across 104 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sherpur?

The current sarpanch of Sherpur gram panchayat is TARKESHWAR TURI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sherpur in?

Sherpur falls under the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sherpur in?

Sherpur falls under the Dumri assembly constituency (AC #33) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sherpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sherpur village is 42.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Sherpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sherpur village is 910 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sherpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sherpur, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sherpur from Chatra district centre?

Sherpur is approximately 218 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chatra district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sherpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sherpur village is 348692.

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Key facts — Sherpur

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Sherpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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What is the pincode of Sherpur?

In which district is Sherpur located?

What is the population of Sherpur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sherpur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sherpur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sherpur in?

What is the literacy rate in Sherpur?

What is the sex ratio in Sherpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sherpur?

How far is Sherpur from Chatra district centre?

What is the LGD code of Sherpur?

Sherpur on the mapशेरपुर

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sherpur

What is the pincode of Sherpur?

In which district is Sherpur located?

What is the population of Sherpur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sherpur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sherpur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sherpur in?

What is the literacy rate in Sherpur?

What is the sex ratio in Sherpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sherpur?

How far is Sherpur from Chatra district centre?

What is the LGD code of Sherpur?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sherpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Sherpur

Open jobs in Sherpur