Rastam - Deoband, Saharanpur

Rastam is a village situated in the Deoband tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoband and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Sultanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rastam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rastam is 110178. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.72 hectares and falls under the 247554 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Rastam 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 Deoband Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saharanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rastam

According to the 2011 Census, Rastam village had a total population of 743 people, including 382 males and 361 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.10%, with male literacy at 86.28% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Rastam

Rastam 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 Rastam

Rastam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talheri Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Rastam is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Rastam 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 Rastam

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

Health Facilities in Rastam

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

FAQs about Rastam