Rampur is a small yet prosperous and economically developing village in the Samastipur district in the Indian state of Bihar.
Rampur | |
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Village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Samastipur district |
| Languages | |
| • Locally Spoken | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Agriculture
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Soil type
editThe type of soil found here is the fertile alluvial soil which covers the entire northern plain. Alluvial soils as a whole are very fertile. Mostly these soils contain adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. Due to its high fertility, regions of alluvial soils such as Rampur are intensively cultivated and densely populated.
Crops
editTobacco is the main commercial crop grown here. The farming of tobacco is the main source of income for many of the households in the village.
Climate and weather conditions
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Economy
editDairy farming, poultry, pisciculture and apiculture are the major economic activities.
Connectivity
editBy railway
editThe nearest station to the village is the Kishanpur Railway Station, about 5 km from this station.
By road
editUnlike other villages in the area, Rampur has very good road connectivity.
By air
The Patna International Airport also known as Jaiprakash Narayan Airport is the nearest airport to the village.
Culture
editLanguage
editThe major language spoken by the people of the village is Urdu and Maithili.
Religion
editHindu and Muslim both are living here.
Festivals
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Chathh puja
Education
edit- Madrasa Zeya-Ul-Uloom- an Islamic School, established in 1949 by the Islamic Scholars of Rampur.
Wild life
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Herds of Nilgai,- the largest Asian antelope can be seen in the outskirts of the village. Nilgai are a crop menace, causing large-scale damages, to the crops. They can be legally hunted.