Rampura - Lanji, Balaghat

Rampura is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Rampura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampura is 498544. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.63 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rampura

According to the 2011 Census, Rampura village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 615 males and 660 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.15%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 71.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 716.

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 Population1,275615660
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1406971
Scheduled Castes (SC)1295673
Scheduled Tribes (ST)716342374
Literate Population921501420
Illiterate Population354114240

Nearby Villages of Rampura

Rampura 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)
MehraSouth-West1.57 km
Dang BarbeNorth-West1.89 km
AeswayaNorth2.11 km
Nonheta KalanSouth-West2.34 km
Nonheta KhurdSouth2.58 km
Mal BarbaEast3.24 km
AmtalaSouth-East3.26 km
BhatnawarSouth-East3.76 km
Batka KhediSouth3.94 km
SamaraNorth4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rampura

Rampura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khajri, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Lanji to Rampura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Rampura is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rampura

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

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

Health Facilities in Rampura

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

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

FAQs about Rampura

Where is Rampura located?

Rampura village is located in Lanji Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rampura?

Rampura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rampura?

The pincode of Rampura is 481222.

What is the population of Rampura?

Rampura had a total population of 1,275, including 615 males and 660 females.

How many households are there in Rampura?

Rampura had 303 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rampura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampura was 81.15%. Male literacy was 91.76% and female literacy was 71.31%.