Sultan Nagar - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Sultan Nagar is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Barduari and around 72.2 km from English Bazar. Sultannagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sultan Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sultan Nagar is 312093. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.21 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Sultan Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sultan Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Sultan Nagar village had a total population of 4,606 people, including 2,443 males and 2,163 females, living in 898 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.03%, with male literacy at 61.75% and female literacy at 41.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Sultan Nagar

Sultan Nagar 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 Sultan Nagar

Sultan Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babhabgaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Sultan Nagar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sultan Nagar is about 72.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sultan Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Sultan Nagar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sultan Nagar village are given below:

FAQs about Sultan Nagar