Rampur - Panposh, Sundargarh

Rampur is a village situated in the Panposh tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Biramitrapur and around 125 km from Sundargarh. Kacharu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 384338. The village covers a total geographical area of 664 hectares and falls under the 770039 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Biramitrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 1,065 people, including 526 males and 539 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.34%, with male literacy at 58.41% and female literacy at 40.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 941.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Rampur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Rampur is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 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