Rampurwa - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Rampurwa is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gaunaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampurwa is 216384. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.6 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Rampurwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rampurwa

As per Census 2011, Rampurwa village has a total population of 551 people, consisting of 291 males and 260 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population551291260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1326468
Scheduled Castes (SC)1377661
Literate Population1379344
Illiterate Population414198216

Nearby Villages of Rampurwa

Rampurwa 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)
PipariaSouth1.11 km
SisaiSouth-East1.55 km
TaraWest1.79 km
Kehunia DihSouth-East2.22 km
Bhitharwa Dheri DhenhwaSouth2.22 km
RupauliaNorth2.32 km
RatniEast2.50 km
SemriNorth-West2.67 km
BaswariaWest2.70 km
KohargariSouth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rampurwa

Rampurwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Rampurwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Rampurwa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rampurwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rampurwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rampurwa

Where is Rampurwa located?

Rampurwa village is located in Gaunaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rampurwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Rampurwa is Gaunaha.

What is the pincode of Rampurwa?

The pincode of Rampurwa is 845451.

What is the population of Rampurwa?

Rampurwa has a total population of 551, including 291 males and 260 females.

How many households are there in Rampurwa?

There are 111 households in Rampurwa.

What is the literacy rate in Rampurwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampurwa is 24.86%. Male literacy is 31.96% and female literacy is 16.92%.