Rampura - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Rampura is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 154 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Rampura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampura is 105311. The village covers a total geographical area of 959.85 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 104 km away.

Rampura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampura

As per Census 2011, Rampura village has a total population of 1,727 people, consisting of 867 males and 860 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 776 literate and 951 illiterate residents. Additionally, 388 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,727867860
Child Population (0–6 yrs)239115124
Scheduled Castes (SC)388193195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population776494282
Illiterate Population951373578

Nearby Villages of Rampura

Rampura 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)
KachhnaraNorth3.43 km
SarwarNorth-West3.78 km
CharaWest4.41 km
MagsiSouth-West4.41 km
Bardiya HeerjiSouth-West5.29 km
ChiriNorth-West5.76 km
Borkheri KachhnaraNorth5.91 km
Bardiya LakhaNorth-West6.21 km
Lakha Kheri ParmarNorth-West6.33 km
Chor BardiNorth6.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rampura

Rampura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talavli, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Rampura is about 104 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Rampura is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rampura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rampura village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rampura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rampura village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rampura

Where is Rampura located?

Rampura village is located in Gangdhar Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rampura?

Rampura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rampura?

The pincode of Rampura is 326516.

What is the population of Rampura?

Rampura has a total population of 1,727, including 867 males and 860 females.

How many households are there in Rampura?

There are 340 households in Rampura.

What is the literacy rate in Rampura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampura is 44.93%. Male literacy is 56.98% and female literacy is 32.79%.