Rampur - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Rampur is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Latori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 433132. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.94 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 465 people, including 232 males and 233 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.92%, with male literacy at 70.10% and female literacy at 46.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Rampur

Rampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Rampur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Rampur is about 40 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 Rampur

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

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:

FAQs about Rampur