Dakshin Sultanpur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Dakshin Sultanpur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 34.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Sultanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Sultanpur is 318012. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.28 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dakshin Sultanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dakshin Sultanpur

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Sultanpur village has a total population of 1,548 people, consisting of 798 males and 750 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 961 literate and 587 illiterate residents. Additionally, 415 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 307 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Sultanpur

Dakshin 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dakshin Sultanpur

Dakshin Sultanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dakshin Sultanpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dakshin Sultanpur is about 34.2 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 Dakshin Sultanpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin 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 Dakshin Sultanpur village are given below:

FAQs about Dakshin Sultanpur