Rampura - Kukshi, Dhar

Rampura is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Rampura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampura is 475441. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.28 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rampura

As per Census 2011, Rampura village has a total population of 982 people, consisting of 516 males and 466 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 320 literate and 662 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 919 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population982516466
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1608674
Scheduled Castes (SC)502525
Scheduled Tribes (ST)919484435
Literate Population320201119
Illiterate Population662315347

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)
KundaraSouth2.41 km
KhandlaiWest2.72 km
BirlaiEast2.84 km
NaingaonNorth-East3.03 km
PadlayaNorth3.11 km
JugtalaiSouth-West3.23 km
KarkadaNorth-West4.09 km
JaminyapuraNorth-East4.29 km
RisawalaNorth5.01 km
AspurEast5.36 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 Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Kukshi to Rampura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Rampura is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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 >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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rampura

Where is Rampura located?

Rampura village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar 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 454331.

What is the population of Rampura?

Rampura has a total population of 982, including 516 males and 466 females.

How many households are there in Rampura?

There are 193 households in Rampura.

What is the literacy rate in Rampura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampura is 32.59%. Male literacy is 38.95% and female literacy is 25.54%.