Sultanpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sultanpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 44.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sultanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultanpur is 310680. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.33 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sultanpur

As per Census 2011, Sultanpur village has a total population of 633 people, consisting of 333 males and 300 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 400 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population633333300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974750
Scheduled Castes (SC)1156352
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1578275
Literate Population400227173
Illiterate Population233106127

Nearby Villages of Sultanpur

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RasidpurSouth-West0.84 km
KharpaSouth1.06 km
SamraSouth-East1.14 km
SidilimNorth-East1.18 km
NandairNorth-West1.43 km
Arazi IlamtairSouth-West1.86 km
JanchiSouth-East1.92 km
NehatairSouth1.95 km
GhoradauraNorth-East2.01 km
HaridaspurWest2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sultanpur

Sultanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Sultanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sultanpur is about 44.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sultanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in 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 Sultanpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sultanpur

Where is Sultanpur located?

Sultanpur village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sultanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sultanpur is Jahangirpur.

What is the pincode of Sultanpur?

The pincode of Sultanpur is 733124.

What is the population of Sultanpur?

Sultanpur has a total population of 633, including 333 males and 300 females.

How many households are there in Sultanpur?

There are 142 households in Sultanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sultanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sultanpur is 63.19%. Male literacy is 68.17% and female literacy is 57.67%.