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

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 1,394 people, including 822 males and 572 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 696 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.50%, with male literacy at 87.40% and female literacy at 60.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 668.

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

Category Total Male Female
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 had a total population of 1,394, including 822 males and 572 females.

How many households are there in Rampur?

Rampur had 325 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampur was 76.50%. Male literacy was 87.40% and female literacy was 60.82%.