Khelma Pt III - Katigora, Cachar
Khelma Pt III is a village situated in the Katigora subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katigora and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Silchar. Khelma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khelma Pt III village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khelma Pt III is 299037. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 788115 pincode. Badarpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Khelma Pt III village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katigorah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khelma Pt III
As per Census 2011, Khelma Pt III village has a total population of 1,812 people, consisting of 970 males and 842 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,106 literate and 706 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,521 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khelma Pt III are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,812 | 970 | 842 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 357 | 196 | 161 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,521 | 806 | 715 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 1,106 | 650 | 456 |
| Illiterate Population | 706 | 320 | 386 |
Nearby Villages of Khelma Pt III
Khelma Pt III is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khelma Pt III
Khelma Pt III is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarpur to Khelma Pt III is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Silchar to Khelma Pt III is about 40 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 Khelma Pt III
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khelma Pt III village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Khelma Pt III
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khelma Pt III village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khelma Pt III
Where is Khelma Pt III located?
Khelma Pt III village is located in Katigora Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khelma Pt III?
The Gram Panchayat of Khelma Pt III is Khelma.
What is the pincode of Khelma Pt III?
The pincode of Khelma Pt III is 788115.
What is the population of Khelma Pt III?
Khelma Pt III has a total population of 1,812, including 970 males and 842 females.
How many households are there in Khelma Pt III?
There are 405 households in Khelma Pt III.
What is the literacy rate in Khelma Pt III?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khelma Pt III is 61.04%. Male literacy is 67.01% and female literacy is 54.16%.