Alampur - Gairatganj, Raisen

Alampur is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Alampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alampur is 483994. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.56 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Alampur

As per Census 2011, Alampur village has a total population of 1,049 people, consisting of 542 males and 507 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 578 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,049542507
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1909199
Scheduled Castes (SC)229123106
Scheduled Tribes (ST)44-
Literate Population578343235
Illiterate Population471199272

Nearby Villages of Alampur

Alampur 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)
MurparNorth-East1.57 km
MundlaNorth-West1.65 km
BinapurSouth-West2.00 km
KhejdagarhiSouth-West2.18 km
Sultan JhanpurEast2.39 km
PapdaSouth-East2.68 km
KhanpurNorth-East2.74 km
DhandhiyaNorth3.01 km
NagjhirWest3.05 km
HardoutNorth3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alampur

Public transport in the Alampur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sumer, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 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 Gairatganj to Alampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Alampur is about 65 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 Alampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Alampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Alampur

Where is Alampur located?

Alampur village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alampur?

Alampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Alampur?

The pincode of Alampur is 464884.

What is the population of Alampur?

Alampur has a total population of 1,049, including 542 males and 507 females.

How many households are there in Alampur?

There are 207 households in Alampur.

What is the literacy rate in Alampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alampur is 55.10%. Male literacy is 63.28% and female literacy is 46.35%.