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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sultanpur village had a total population of 633 people, including 333 males and 300 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.63%, with male literacy at 79.37% and female literacy at 69.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sultanpur