Rampur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Rampur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kushmandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 310493. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.5 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 888 people, including 458 males and 430 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.22%, with male literacy at 65.83% and female literacy at 48.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 697, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Rampur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Rampur is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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