Rustampur Sher - Dhampur, Bijnor

Rustampur Sher is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 2 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Rustampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rustampur Sher village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rustampur Sher is 113381. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.02 hectares and falls under the 246733 pincode. Bahraur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Rustampur Sher village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rustampur Sher

As per Census 2011, Rustampur Sher village has a total population of 596 people, consisting of 304 males and 292 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rustampur Sher are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population596304292
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874344
Scheduled Castes (SC)214106108
Literate Population386232154
Illiterate Population21072138

Nearby Villages of Rustampur Sher

Rustampur Sher 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)
PalijatNorth-East1.06 km
AlampurSouth1.14 km
Paharpur DwarikaNorth-West1.23 km
ImadpurEast1.46 km
BegrajpurSouth-East1.58 km
HarpurNorth1.60 km
KokapurEast1.84 km
AsadgarhNorth-West2.00 km
Nikofal Urf BilaiWest2.02 km
Taherpur AskaranSouth2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rustampur Sher

Rustampur Sher is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haldaur, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahraur to Rustampur Sher is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Rustampur Sher is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rustampur Sher

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rustampur Sher

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Rustampur Sher

Where is Rustampur Sher located?

Rustampur Sher village is located in Dhampur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rustampur Sher?

The Gram Panchayat of Rustampur Sher is Rustampur.

What is the pincode of Rustampur Sher?

The pincode of Rustampur Sher is 246733.

What is the population of Rustampur Sher?

Rustampur Sher has a total population of 596, including 304 males and 292 females.

How many households are there in Rustampur Sher?

There are 109 households in Rustampur Sher.

What is the literacy rate in Rustampur Sher?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rustampur Sher is 64.77%. Male literacy is 76.32% and female literacy is 52.74%.