Rampur, Himachal Pradesh

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native_name = Rampur | type = city | latd = 31.45 | longd = 77.63
locator_position = right | state_name = Himachal Pradesh
district = Shimla
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altitude = 1350
population_as_of = 2001
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Rampur Bushahr is a city and a municipal council in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is 130Km from Shimla well connected with National Higway which passes through Narkanda (attitude 2708m).

Geography

Rampur is located at coord|31.45|N|77.63|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/11/Rampur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rampur] ] . It has an average elevation of 1350 metres (4429 feet). It is at the bank of river Sutlej.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Rampur had a population of 5653. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Rampur has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 81%. In Rampur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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