Sultana - Chirawa, Jhunjhunu

Sultana is a village situated in the Chirawa tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from Chirawa and around 30 km from Jhunjhunun.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultana is 071305. The village covers a total geographical area of 1774 hectares and falls under the 333028 pincode. Chirawa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sultana is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Jhunjhunu Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sultana

As per Census 2011, Sultana village has a total population of 16,377 people, consisting of 8,318 males and 8,059 females. The village has 2,886 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,448 literate and 5,929 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population16,3778,3188,059
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,3561,2241,132
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,300649651
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1014952
Literate Population10,4486,2014,247
Illiterate Population5,9292,1173,812

Nearby Villages of Sultana

Sultana 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)
KishanpuraWest2.79 km
JhanjhotNorth2.95 km
SariNorth-West3.19 km
Shyampura MatanaSouth-West3.31 km
Keharpura KalanSouth-West3.45 km
KithanaSouth-East3.70 km
MalupuraWest4.06 km
KhudotNorth-East4.12 km
PadampuraSouth4.37 km
BariNorth-West4.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sultana

Sultana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratan Shahr, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirawa to Sultana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhunjhunun to Sultana is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sultana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sultana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sultana 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 Sultana

Where is Sultana located?

Sultana village is located in Chirawa Tehsil, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the pincode of Sultana?

The pincode of Sultana is 333028.

What is the population of Sultana?

Sultana has a total population of 16,377, including 8,318 males and 8,059 females.

How many households are there in Sultana?

There are 2,886 households in Sultana.

What is the literacy rate in Sultana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sultana is 63.80%. Male literacy is 74.55% and female literacy is 52.70%.