Rampur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Rampur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Rampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 200098. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.41 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Rampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 4,022 people, including 2,135 males and 1,887 females, living in 560 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.31%, with male literacy at 84.22% and female literacy at 58.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 692.

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 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Rampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Rampur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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