Rampura - Pingla, Paschim Medinipur

Rampura is a village situated in the Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Kshirai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampura is 342591. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.67 hectares and falls under the 721144 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Rampura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pingla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghatal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampura

According to the 2011 Census, Rampura village had a total population of 852 people, including 426 males and 426 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.00%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 70.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Rampura

Rampura 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 Rampura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rampura. The nearest railway station is Duan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Rampura is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rampura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rampura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Rampura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rampura village are given below:

FAQs about Rampura