Rampur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Rampur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 26.3 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Dangapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 314884. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.36 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Berhampore 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.

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 1,026 people, including 540 males and 486 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 68.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampore to Rampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Rampur is about 26.3 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:

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