Rustampur - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Rustampur is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Dabri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rustampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rustampur is 473070. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.56 hectares and falls under the 465335 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Rustampur

As per Census 2011, Rustampur village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 155 males and 142 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rustampur

Rustampur 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 Rustampur

Rustampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakrod, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Rustampur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Rustampur is about 68 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 Rustampur

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

Health Facilities in Rustampur

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

FAQs about Rustampur