Rampur - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Rampur is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Rampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 565208. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.05 hectares and falls under the 415701 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Rampur

As per Census 2011, Rampur village has a total population of 998 people, consisting of 486 males and 512 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 724 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population998486512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844638
Scheduled Castes (SC)261214
Literate Population724393331
Illiterate Population27493181

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)
TalegaonSouth-West1.79 km
MalgharEast2.07 km
JodhagaonWest2.26 km
KatroliNorth-West2.89 km
VaijeeNorth-East2.92 km
RaulgaonSouth-East2.97 km
NirvhalSouth-East3.16 km
KumbharwadiWest3.37 km
BhomNorth3.45 km
DevkherkiSouth3.47 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 Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Rampur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Rampur is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 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)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rampur

Where is Rampur located?

Rampur village is located in Chiplun Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, 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 415701.

What is the population of Rampur?

Rampur has a total population of 998, including 486 males and 512 females.

How many households are there in Rampur?

There are 238 households in Rampur.

What is the literacy rate in Rampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampur is 72.55%. Male literacy is 80.86% and female literacy is 64.65%.