Sultanipur - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Sultanipur is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sultanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultanipur is 195710. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.95 hectares and falls under the 276301 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sultanipur

As per Census 2011, Sultanipur village has a total population of 599 people, consisting of 295 males and 304 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population599295304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955144
Scheduled Castes (SC)743
Literate Population395219176
Illiterate Population20476128

Nearby Villages of Sultanipur

Sultanipur 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)
RanipurEast0.80 km
NathpurSouth-West1.10 km
BelaaSouth-East1.22 km
BerbhanNorth-East1.39 km
KunjraoWest1.44 km
Sarai ModakNorth1.44 km
Bharath PurNorth1.48 km
Chak SultanEast1.51 km
KhardahaSouth1.64 km
Chak MiranNorth-East1.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sultanipur

Public transport in the Sultanipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Sultanipur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sultanipur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sultanipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sultanipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sultanipur

Where is Sultanipur located?

Sultanipur village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sultanipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sultanipur is Bela.

What is the pincode of Sultanipur?

The pincode of Sultanipur is 276301.

What is the population of Sultanipur?

Sultanipur has a total population of 599, including 295 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Sultanipur?

There are 98 households in Sultanipur.

What is the literacy rate in Sultanipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sultanipur is 65.94%. Male literacy is 74.24% and female literacy is 57.89%.