Sultanpur - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Sultanpur is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Sultanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultanpur is 194680. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.73 hectares and falls under the 276304 pincode. Jalalapur is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sultanpur

As per Census 2011, Sultanpur village has a total population of 2,327 people, consisting of 1,190 males and 1,137 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 400 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,412 literate and 915 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3271,1901,137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)400213187
Scheduled Castes (SC)265131134
Literate Population1,412832580
Illiterate Population915358557

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Madhawa PurNorth-West1.18 km
BhanipurSouth-West1.21 km
NashopurNorth-West1.31 km
ManuddinpurNorth-East1.34 km
Bazar MurarEast1.45 km
SohayalNorth1.61 km
Shiv PurNorth2.00 km
LaggoopurSouth2.10 km
HaydarabadSouth-East2.12 km
BharchakiaNorth-East2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sultanpur

Sultanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalapur to Sultanpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sultanpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Sultanpur

Where is Sultanpur located?

Sultanpur village is located in Phulpur Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sultanpur?

Sultanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sultanpur?

The pincode of Sultanpur is 276304.

What is the population of Sultanpur?

Sultanpur has a total population of 2,327, including 1,190 males and 1,137 females.

How many households are there in Sultanpur?

There are 359 households in Sultanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sultanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sultanpur is 60.68%. Male literacy is 69.92% and female literacy is 51.01%.