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) |
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1 | Amethi | 602 | 4,47,330 |
2 | Gauriganj | 588 | 3,90,935 |
3 | Jaisinghpur | 522 | 4,20,389 |
4 | Kadipur | 619 | 5,23,506 |
5 | Lambhua | 549 | 4,71,564 |
6 | Musafirkhana | 790 | 7,09,816 |
7 | Sultanpur | 767 | 8,33,577 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.