Sultanganj - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Sultanganj is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Begamganj and around 106 km from Raisen. Sultanganj Pathar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sultanganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultanganj is 484197. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.1 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sultanganj

As per Census 2011, Sultanganj village has a total population of 2,319 people, consisting of 1,232 males and 1,087 females. The village has 517 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 388 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,494 literate and 825 illiterate residents. Additionally, 677 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 412 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sultanganj are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3191,2321,087
Child Population (0–6 yrs)388200188
Scheduled Castes (SC)677370307
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412215197
Literate Population1,494872622
Illiterate Population825360465

Nearby Villages of Sultanganj

Sultanganj 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ghana KalanWest2.06 km
Markheda GulabNorth2.60 km
Keshlon Ta PadariyaNorth-West2.71 km
Bersala JagirSouth-East2.72 km
Majgawan MunzaptaEast2.81 km
Madhiya GusainSouth2.82 km
Bamhori TitorEast3.76 km
JasrathiSouth-West3.84 km
UdkaNorth-West4.06 km
Tekapar KalanNorth4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sultanganj

Sultanganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Sultanganj is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sultanganj is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sultanganj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sultanganj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sultanganj

Where is Sultanganj located?

Sultanganj village is located in Sultan-Ganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sultanganj?

The Gram Panchayat of Sultanganj is Sultanganj Pathar.

What is the pincode of Sultanganj?

The pincode of Sultanganj is 464570.

What is the population of Sultanganj?

Sultanganj has a total population of 2,319, including 1,232 males and 1,087 females.

How many households are there in Sultanganj?

There are 517 households in Sultanganj.

What is the literacy rate in Sultanganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sultanganj is 64.42%. Male literacy is 70.78% and female literacy is 57.22%.