Sultanpur Khera
Sultanpur Khera is a village in Sataon block of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] As of 2011, its population was 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] 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
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