Sultanpur Khera

Sultanpur Khera is a village in Sataon block of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] As of 2011, its population is 7,619, in 1,384 households.[2] It has 4 primary schools and no healthcare facilities.[2] Sultanpur Khera hosts two festivals: one is dedicated to Parvin Devi and takes place on Chaitra Sudi 9, and the other is dedicated to Purvi Devi and takes place on Asvina Sudi 9.[3] Vendors bring earthenware pottery, bangles, and various everyday items to sell at both festivals.[3]

Sultanpur Khera
Sultānpur Khera
Village
Map showing Sultanpur Khera (#389) in Sataon CD block
Map showing Sultanpur Khera (#389) in Sataon CD block
Sultanpur Khera is located in Uttar Pradesh
Sultanpur Khera
Sultanpur Khera
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26.237995°N 81.076259°E / 26.237995; 81.076259[1]
Country India India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictRaebareli
Area
  Total8.043 km2 (3.105 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
  Total7,619
  Density950/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP-35

The 1961 census recorded Sultanpur Khera as comprising 14 hamlets, with a total population of 3,396 people (1,714 male and 1,682 female), in 646 households and 593 physical houses.[3] The area of the village was given as 2,065 acres.[3] It had a post office at that point, as well as the following small industrial establishments: 2 grain mills, 5 producers of edible fats and/or oils, 1 clothing manufacturer, and 1 manufacturer of ammunition, fireworks, or other explosives.[3] Average attendance of both Devi festivals was about 500 people.[3]

The 1981 census recorded Sultanpur Khera as having a population of 4,626 people, in 882 households, and having an area of 811.42 hectares.[4] The main staple foods were given as wheat and rice.[4]

References

  1. "GeoNames Search". geonames.nga.mil. Archived from the original on 12 April 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  2. "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Rae Bareli, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census 2011 India. pp. 202–18. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  3. Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (39 - Raebareli District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. pp. 168–9, xl-xli of section "Rae Bareli Tahsil", cxxiii, cxxv–cxxvi. Retrieved 8 August 2021.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Rae Bareli (PDF). 1982. pp. 102–3. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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