Sultanpur - English Bazar, Malda

Sultanpur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Malda and around 5.4 km from English Bazar. Kotwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sultanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultanpur is 313388. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.6 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Englishbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sultanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sultanpur village had a total population of 3,063 people, including 1,583 males and 1,480 females, living in 679 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.63%, with male literacy at 71.04% and female literacy at 62.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,999, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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 Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Sultanpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sultanpur is about 5.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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