Rampur - Agalpur, Balangir

Rampur is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Loisinga and around 27 km from Balangir. Bendra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 419889. The village covers a total geographical area of 402 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Loisingha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampur

As per Census 2011, Rampur village has a total population of 1,394 people, consisting of 822 males and 572 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 695 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 668 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,394822572
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1438459
Scheduled Castes (SC)22215270
Scheduled Tribes (ST)668404264
Literate Population957645312
Illiterate Population437177260

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)
SukalaSouth-East0.72 km
Chandan PurNorth-West0.86 km
AliabadSouth-West1.40 km
Ramachandra PurNorth-East1.68 km
MandariSouth-East1.94 km
Bhabani PurEast2.06 km
MeduakulSouth2.09 km
PanasuapalSouth-West2.33 km
Bada Chandra SekharpurNorth2.37 km
Benjara PurSouth-East2.45 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 Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Rampur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Rampur is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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 >10 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 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rampur

Where is Rampur located?

Rampur village is located in Agalpur Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rampur is Bendra.

What is the pincode of Rampur?

The pincode of Rampur is 767020.

What is the population of Rampur?

Rampur has a total population of 1,394, including 822 males and 572 females.

How many households are there in Rampur?

There are 325 households in Rampur.

What is the literacy rate in Rampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampur is 68.65%. Male literacy is 78.47% and female literacy is 54.55%.