Sultanpur

Sultanpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 44.7km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Tahangirpur is the gram panchayat of Sultanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sultanpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sultanpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sultanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sultanpur is 310680. The village spans a total geographical area of 157.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Sultanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sultanpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sultanpur

Population of Sultanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sultanpur has a total population of about 633, with approximately 333 males and 300 females. The sex ratio is around 900 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 97 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 115 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 157. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.19%, with male literacy at about 68.17% and female literacy near 57.67%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sultanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sultanpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sultanpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sultanpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sultanpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sultanpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sultanpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sultanpur