Sultanpur

Sultanpur is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Sultanpur district is 4,436 km², which includes 4,396.92 km² of rural area and 39.08 km² of urban area. There are about 2,498 villages in Sultanpur district.

For administrative convenience, Sultanpur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 7 tehsils in Sultanpur district. Here is the list of all Sultanpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sultanpur District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Amethi6024,47,330
2Gauriganj5883,90,935
3Jaisinghpur5224,20,389
4Kadipur6195,23,506
5Lambhua5494,71,564
6Musafirkhana7907,09,816
7Sultanpur7678,33,577

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Musafirkhana is the largest tehsil in sultanpur district, covering an area of 789.92 km², while Jaisinghpur is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 521.90 km². Sultanpur is the most populous, whereas Gauriganj is the least populous tehsil in sultanpur district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Musafirkhana Sultanpur
Smallest Tehsil Jaisinghpur Jaisinghpur

Population of Sultanpur District

The population of Sultanpur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Sultanpur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 37,97,117 35,97,201 1,99,916
Total Male Population 19,14,586 18,10,496 1,04,090
Total Female Population 18,82,531 17,86,705 95,826
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,63,373 5,39,343 24,030
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,93,043 2,80,416 12,627
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,70,330 2,58,927 11,403
Literate Population 22,39,902 20,93,674 1,46,228
Literate Male Population 13,00,248 12,19,195 81,053
Literate Female Population 9,39,654 8,74,479 65,175
Illiterate Population 15,57,215 15,03,527 53,688
Illiterate Male Population 6,14,338 5,91,301 23,037
Illiterate Female Population 9,42,877 9,12,226 30,651
Households 6,23,523 5,90,446 33,077

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sultanpur district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Sultanpur district is 37,97,117, including 19,14,586 males and 18,82,531 females. In rural areas, it is 35,97,201, including 18,10,496 males and 17,86,705 females. In urban areas, it is 1,99,916, including 1,04,090 males and 95,826 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Sultanpur district is 5,63,373, including 2,93,043 boys and 2,70,330 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,39,343, including 2,80,416 boys and 2,58,927 girls. In urban areas, it is 24,030, including 12,627 boys and 11,403 girls.
  • Literate population in Sultanpur district is around 22,39,902, including 13,00,248 males and 9,39,654 females. In rural areas, it is 20,93,674, including 12,19,195 males and 8,74,479 females. In urban areas, it is 1,46,228, including 81,053 males and 65,175 females.
  • Illiterate population in Sultanpur district is about 15,57,215, including 6,14,338 males and 9,42,877 females. In rural areas, it is 15,03,527, including 5,91,301 males and 9,12,226 females. In urban areas, it is 53,688, including 23,037 males and 30,651 females.
  • There are about 6,23,523 households in Sultanpur district, including 5,90,446 in rural areas and 33,077 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sultanpur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 8,51,587 8,32,547 19,040
SC Male Population 4,31,438 4,21,560 9,878
SC Female Population 4,20,149 4,10,987 9,162
Total ST Population 696 681 15
ST Male Population 358 349 9
ST Female Population 338 332 6
Population Density 856 / km² 818 / km² 5,116 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sultanpur district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sultanpur district is approximately 8,51,587, including 4,31,438 males and 4,20,149 females. In rural areas, it is 8,32,547, including 4,21,560 males and 4,10,987 females. In urban areas, it is 19,040, including 9,878 males and 9,162 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sultanpur district is about 696, including 358 males and 338 females. In rural areas, it is 681, including 349 males and 332 females. In urban areas, it is 15, including 9 males and 6 females.
  • Overall population density of Sultanpur district is around 856 people per km². Rural areas have about 818 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,116 people per km².