Rampur - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Rampur is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 77.8 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gaisal-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 309044. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.17 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rampur village had a total population of 2,855 people, including 1,464 males and 1,391 females, living in 518 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.16%, with male literacy at 62.76% and female literacy at 46.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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 Gaisal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Rampur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Rampur is about 77.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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