Rampur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Rampur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Rampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampur is 309664. The village covers a total geographical area of 647.57 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj 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 Hemtabad 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 4,759 people, including 2,430 males and 2,329 females, living in 1,041 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.23%, with male literacy at 62.39% and female literacy at 47.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,595, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 918.

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 Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

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