Rampur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Rampur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Gaighata and around 40.4 km from Barasat. Jaleswar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 322698. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.89 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Gobardanga 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 Bangaon Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 6,936 people, including 3,591 males and 3,345 females, living in 1,800 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.16%, with male literacy at 89.75% and female literacy at 80.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Rampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Rampur is about 40.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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