Rustampur - Barhara, Purnia

Rustampur is a village situated in the Barhara subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Rustampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rustampur is 223094. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 854203 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rustampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rustampur village had a total population of 1,384 people, including 735 males and 649 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.29%, with male literacy at 58.15% and female literacy at 39.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 503.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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 Sukhasan Kothi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Rustampur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Rustampur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time 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:

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:

FAQs about Rustampur