Rampur - Purulia - I, Purulia

Rampur is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Purulia and around 27.6 km from Purulia. Durku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 330963. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.06 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia 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 Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampur

As per Census 2011, Rampur village has a total population of 849 people, consisting of 446 males and 403 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 194 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rampur are given below:

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 Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Rampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rampur is about 27.6 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