Rampur - Gajendragad, Gadag

Rampur is a village situated in the Gajendragad taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Ron and around 62 km from Gadag. Rampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 601987. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.02 hectares and falls under the 582114 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 1,402 people, including 711 males and 691 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.86%, with male literacy at 82.06% and female literacy at 59.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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 Population1,402711691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211109102
Scheduled Castes (SC)1838895
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261115
Literate Population844494350
Illiterate Population558217341

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)
HirekoppaEast2.88 km
ChikoppaSouth-East2.90 km
VeerapurWest3.05 km
BallutgiNorth-East3.38 km
ChilzeriNorth-West3.57 km
MudholSouth-West4.96 km
HosahalliSouth-East5.01 km
KodaganurNorth-West5.76 km
BassapurEast5.97 km
TumurguddiEast6.09 km

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 Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Rampur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Rampur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 Gajendragad Taluka, Gadag district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rampur?

Rampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rampur?

The pincode of Rampur is 582114.

What is the population of Rampur?

Rampur had a total population of 1,402, including 711 males and 691 females.

How many households are there in Rampur?

Rampur had 257 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampur was 70.86%. Male literacy was 82.06% and female literacy was 59.42%.