Sultanpur - Hukkeri, Belagavi

Sultanpur is a village situated in the Hukkeri taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Hukkeri and around 50 km from Belgaum. Sulthanaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sultanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultanpur is 597607. The village covers a total geographical area of 872.95 hectares and falls under the 591309 pincode. Hukkeri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sultanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hukkeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sultanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sultanpur village had a total population of 3,955 people, including 2,030 males and 1,925 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.81%, with male literacy at 73.62% and female literacy at 57.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 690, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sultanpur

Sultanpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sultanpur

Sultanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parkanhatti, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hukkeri to Sultanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Sultanpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sultanpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sultanpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sultanpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sultanpur village are given below:

FAQs about Sultanpur