Rampur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Rampur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 35.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 318163. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.29 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampur

As per Census 2011, Rampur village has a total population of 962 people, consisting of 502 males and 460 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 525 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 584 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population962502460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1377067
Scheduled Castes (SC)584300284
Scheduled Tribes (ST)743737
Literate Population525309216
Illiterate Population437193244

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Lashmi NarayanpurSouth-West1.29 km
GhatgopalpurSouth-East1.31 km
PratappurNorth-West1.57 km
BuremaNorth-East1.79 km
GopalnagarSouth2.14 km
PunglapurSouth-West2.23 km
KholakunriSouth-West2.24 km
BarshalNorth2.55 km
BahadurganjaNorth-East2.62 km
BaidyanathpurNorth-West2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rampur

Rampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Rampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rampur is about 35.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Rampur

Where is Rampur located?

Rampur village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rampur is Laxmi-narayanpur.

What is the pincode of Rampur?

The pincode of Rampur is 731123.

What is the population of Rampur?

Rampur has a total population of 962, including 502 males and 460 females.

How many households are there in Rampur?

There are 232 households in Rampur.

What is the literacy rate in Rampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampur is 54.57%. Male literacy is 61.55% and female literacy is 46.96%.