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

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 998 people, including 486 males and 512 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.21%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 69.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Rampur