Rustampur - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Rustampur is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Baijalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rustampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rustampur is 228253. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 843107 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Rustampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahebganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vaishali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rustampur

As per Census 2011, Rustampur village has a total population of 260 people, consisting of 135 males and 125 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rustampur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population260135125
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522824
Scheduled Castes (SC)22148
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281216
Literate Population1438459
Illiterate Population1175166

Nearby Villages of Rustampur

Rustampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BijaipurWest0.59 km
KaramwariSouth-East0.73 km
PandahNorth-East1.00 km
HashimpurEast1.65 km
Gokhula RupauliNorth1.69 km
Bishunpur JainarayanSouth-East1.69 km
Madan ChhapraSouth-West1.89 km
KalyanpurWest2.01 km
PhulwariaNorth-East2.34 km
KataroSouth-East2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rustampur

Rustampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsa Kerwan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Rustampur is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rustampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rustampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rustampur

Where is Rustampur located?

Rustampur village is located in Paroo Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rustampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rustampur is Baijalpur.

What is the pincode of Rustampur?

The pincode of Rustampur is 843107.

What is the population of Rustampur?

Rustampur has a total population of 260, including 135 males and 125 females.

How many households are there in Rustampur?

There are 43 households in Rustampur.

What is the literacy rate in Rustampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rustampur is 55.00%. Male literacy is 62.22% and female literacy is 47.20%.