Rampur - Tufanganj - II, Cooch Behar

Rampur is a village situated in the Tufanganj - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 33.8 km from Baksirhat and around 57.7 km from Cooch Behar. Rampur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 308409. The village covers a total geographical area of 2105.14 hectares and falls under the 736206 pincode. Alipurduar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Rampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 18,274 people, including 9,470 males and 8,804 females, living in 4,097 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 74.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9,693, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population18,2749,4708,804
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,0901,0571,033
Scheduled Castes (SC)9,6934,9904,703
Scheduled Tribes (ST)246128118
Literate Population12,9487,1685,780
Illiterate Population5,3262,3023,024

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)
Dakhin Rampur (ct)North-East2.81 km
MadhurbhasaSouth-West3.10 km
GorbhangaSouth-East3.11 km
Paschim Chak ChakaNorth-West3.72 km
Laskarpara (ct)North-East4.03 km
Chhat BhalkaEast4.46 km
Najiran DeutikhandaNorth-East4.76 km
PaglirkuthiWest4.84 km
JaldhoaSouth4.88 km
TakoamariSouth-West5.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rampur

Rampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jorai, while the nearest airport is Rupsi India Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alipurduar to Rampur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Rampur is about 57.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Rampur

Where is Rampur located?

Rampur village is located in Tufanganj - II Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rampur is Rampur-i.

What is the pincode of Rampur?

The pincode of Rampur is 736206.

What is the population of Rampur?

Rampur had a total population of 18,274, including 9,470 males and 8,804 females.

How many households are there in Rampur?

Rampur had 4,097 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampur was 80.00%. Male literacy was 85.20% and female literacy was 74.38%.