Sultanpur village, Madhupur block | Pincode 815353

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Sultanpur is a village in Madhupur mandal, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, with a population of 560 across 95 households. The village has a literacy rate of 23.6% and PIN code 815353.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Mohan Kisku

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LGD code: 354491
Pincode: 815353
Post office: Madhupur
Population: 560
Households: 95
Literacy rate: 23.6%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 314
Distance to district centre: 91 km
Distance to mandal centre: 99 km
Distance to Ranchi: 278 km
Distance to Kolkata: 208 km
Nearest railway station: Chatra · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: PHC, Chatra · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sultanpur compares

By population, Sultanpur ranks #88 of 221 villages in Madhupur mandal.

Literacy rate

23.6%

−24.3% vs mandal average

Sultanpur: 23.6%
Madhupur mandal: 47.9%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

+3 vs mandal average

Sultanpur: 944
Madhupur mandal: 941

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Sultanpur: 5.9
Madhupur mandal: 5.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Sultanpur at a glance

Sultanpur is a village of 560 people in 95 households (Census 2011) in Madhupur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, the 88th-largest of 221 villages in Madhupur block. Literacy is 24%, 24 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 944 women per 1,000 men. It lies 91 km from the Deoghar district centre, 14 km from Kaytha, the nearest town, 5 km from Chatra railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815353, served by Madhupur post office; the LGD village code is 354491. The nearest hospital or health centre is PHC, Chatra, 5 km away. The sarpanch is Mohan Kisku, and the village votes in Jarmundi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devendra Kunwar. The population is estimated at 660 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sultanpur · this village	560	24%	—
Sultanpur · Devipur	177	57%	0 km N
Sultanpur · Nala	633	68%	0 km N
Hamidpur · Bharatpur - I	1,513	64%	1.6 km N
Hamidpur · Kaliaganj	763	56%	1.6 km N
Hamidpur · Murarai - I	640	54%	1.6 km N
Hamidpur · Kaliachak - II	7,954	44%	1.6 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sultanpur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADHUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 34
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): JABHAGURI
Total area (ha): 139.3
Irrigated area (ha): 1
Forest area (ha): 17.1

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Sultanpur

LGD code: 354491
Pincode: 815353
Post office: Madhupur
Population (Census 2011): 560
Population (projected 2026): 660
Households: 95
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 23.6%
Coordinates: 24.37481°N, 87.80303°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jarmundi
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devendra Kunwar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Mohan Kisku
Block / Mandal: Madhupur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Deoghar district level

Then & Now

Sultanpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

560

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

660

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

112

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 560Census 2011
Households: 95Census 2011
Literacy rate: 23.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6602026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1122026 projection
Active job cards: 2,00,361MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,09,521MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 929NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 54.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 54.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 70.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deoghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Sultanpur

Mandal centre

Madhupur · ≈ 99 km

≈ 3 h 23 min by car · 4 h 1 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Deoghar · ≈ 91 km

≈ 3 h 8 min by car · 3 h 43 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,154 people

Kaytha · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 35 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi278 kmcapital
Kolkata208 km
Delhi1154 km
Hyderabad1241 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChatra5 km
Hospital / PHCPHC, Chatra5 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank28 km
CollegeJAKIR HOSSAIN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY26 km
Police stationRaghunathganj Police station28 km

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September 2026

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

Reported by OpenGov Asia.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India6 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch6 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sultanpur

What is the pincode of Sultanpur?

The pincode of Sultanpur, Madhupur block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 815353. The post office is Madhupur.

Which post office delivers to Sultanpur?

Mail for Sultanpur is delivered through Madhupur post office, pincode 815353, in Madhupur block, Deoghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sultanpur located?

Sultanpur is a village in Madhupur block of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Sultanpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sultanpur village has a population of 560 across 95 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sultanpur?

The current sarpanch of Sultanpur gram panchayat is Mohan Kisku.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sultanpur in?

Sultanpur falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sultanpur in?

Sultanpur falls under the Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC #12) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sultanpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sultanpur village is 23.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Sultanpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sultanpur village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sultanpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sultanpur, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sultanpur from Deoghar district centre?

Sultanpur is approximately 91 km (straight-line) from the centre of Deoghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sultanpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sultanpur village is 354491.

Which is the nearest town to Sultanpur?

Kaytha (population 13,154, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 14 km from Sultanpur in a straight line.

How big is Sultanpur compared to other villages in Madhupur block?

Sultanpur ranks 88 of 221 villages in Madhupur block by Census 2011 population (560 residents).

How far is Sultanpur from Ranchi?

Sultanpur is about 278 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 362 km.

How far is Sultanpur from Kolkata?

Sultanpur is about 208 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 271 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sultanpur?

Chatra is the nearest railway station to Sultanpur, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sultanpur?

PHC, Chatra is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sultanpur, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sultanpur?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Sultanpur, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MLA of Sultanpur?

Sultanpur falls under Jarmundi assembly constituency (AC 12). The sitting MLA is Devendra Kunwar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sultanpur?

Sultanpur is in Godda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nishikant Dubey (BJP).

What is the population of Sultanpur in 2026?

Sultanpur is estimated at 660 people in 2026, up about 18% from 560 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sultanpur in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Sultanpur in Deoghar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Sultanpur?

Mohan Kisku is the sarpanch of Sultanpur gram panchayat, Madhupur block. See the sarpanch list of Madhupur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)