Rampur - Garkha, Saran

Rampur is a village situated in the Garkha subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garkha and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Ram Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 234376. The village covers a total geographical area of 761 hectares and falls under the 841311 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 9,148 people, including 4,763 males and 4,385 females, living in 1,344 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.59%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 57.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 786.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population9,1484,7634,385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,530831699
Scheduled Castes (SC)786406380
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population5,3013,1962,105
Illiterate Population3,8471,5672,280

Nearby Villages of Rampur

Rampur 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)
AdhupurNorth-West0.79 km
RaghupurSouth-West1.26 km
KadnaWest1.35 km
PithaghatEast1.39 km
BaikunthpurSouth-East1.77 km
IsmailpurSouth1.93 km
RahampurEast2.08 km
NaraenpurEast2.47 km
MithepurNorth-West2.48 km
Sirsa BaliNorth-West2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rampur

Rampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baragopal, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Rampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Rampur is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Rampur

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

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

FAQs about Rampur

Where is Rampur located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rampur is Ram Pur.

What is the pincode of Rampur?

The pincode of Rampur is 841311.

What is the population of Rampur?

Rampur had a total population of 9,148, including 4,763 males and 4,385 females.

How many households are there in Rampur?

Rampur had 1,344 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampur was 69.59%. Male literacy was 81.28% and female literacy was 57.11%.