Sultanpur Dost - Thakurdwara, Moradabad

Sultanpur Dost is a village situated in the Thakurdwara tehsil of Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurdwara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Moradabad. Sultanpur Dost village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultanpur Dost is 114670. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.26 hectares and falls under the 244601 pincode. Thakurdwara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sultanpur Dost

As per Census 2011, Sultanpur Dost village has a total population of 2,678 people, consisting of 1,374 males and 1,304 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 388 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,563 literate and 1,115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6781,3741,304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)388194194
Scheduled Castes (SC)313160153
Literate Population1,563903660
Illiterate Population1,115471644

Nearby Villages of Sultanpur Dost

Sultanpur Dost 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)
Longi KhurdNorth-East1.27 km
Lalpur ChauhanSouth-West1.40 km
Usman PurSouth-East1.60 km
Bahadar GanjWest1.69 km
Banka BalaNorth-West1.99 km
AlampurSouth-West2.00 km
NakhoonkaSouth2.00 km
Longi KalanNorth-East2.56 km
PanditpurNorth2.61 km
RaghunathpurNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sultanpur Dost

Sultanpur Dost is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padiya Naqla, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurdwara to Sultanpur Dost is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Sultanpur Dost is about 40 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 Sultanpur Dost

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sultanpur Dost

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 Dost 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 Sultanpur Dost

Where is Sultanpur Dost located?

Sultanpur Dost village is located in Thakurdwara Tehsil, Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sultanpur Dost?

Sultanpur Dost is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sultanpur Dost?

The pincode of Sultanpur Dost is 244601.

What is the population of Sultanpur Dost?

Sultanpur Dost has a total population of 2,678, including 1,374 males and 1,304 females.

How many households are there in Sultanpur Dost?

There are 469 households in Sultanpur Dost.

What is the literacy rate in Sultanpur Dost?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sultanpur Dost is 58.36%. Male literacy is 65.72% and female literacy is 50.61%.