Sultanapur - Kundgol, Dharwad

Sultanapur is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Harlapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sultanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultanapur is 602571. The village covers a total geographical area of 1128.66 hectares and falls under the 581107 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Sultanapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundgol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sultanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sultanapur village had a total population of 1,467 people, including 734 males and 733 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.55%, with male literacy at 80.09% and female literacy at 56.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Sultanapur

Sultanapur 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 Sultanapur

Sultanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Sultanapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Sultanapur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sultanapur

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

Health Facilities in Sultanapur

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

FAQs about Sultanapur