Rahampur - Garkha, Saran

Rahampur is a village situated in the Garkha subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garkha and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Itwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahampur is 234389. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.24 hectares and falls under the 841202 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Rahampur

As per Census 2011, Rahampur village has a total population of 1,927 people, consisting of 988 males and 939 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 353 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,181 literate and 746 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,927988939
Child Population (0–6 yrs)353200153
Scheduled Castes (SC)20210795
Literate Population1,181704477
Illiterate Population746284462

Nearby Villages of Rahampur

Rahampur 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)
NaraenpurSouth-East0.40 km
BaikunthpurSouth-West0.68 km
PithaghatNorth-West0.75 km
BangariSouth-East1.12 km
MoharampurSouth1.91 km
ItwaNorth-East1.97 km
RampurWest2.08 km
TahirpurNorth2.24 km
Sirpal BasantSouth-East2.55 km
IsmailpurSouth-West2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rahampur

Rahampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchpatia Deoria Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 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 Chapra to Rahampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Rahampur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rahampur

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

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

FAQs about Rahampur

Where is Rahampur located?

Rahampur village is located in Garkha Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rahampur is Itwa.

What is the pincode of Rahampur?

The pincode of Rahampur is 841202.

What is the population of Rahampur?

Rahampur has a total population of 1,927, including 988 males and 939 females.

How many households are there in Rahampur?

There are 300 households in Rahampur.

What is the literacy rate in Rahampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahampur is 61.29%. Male literacy is 71.26% and female literacy is 50.80%.