Kamta - Hilsa, Nalanda

Kamta is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Kamta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamta is 244754. The village covers a total geographical area of 506 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kamta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kamta

According to the 2011 Census, Kamta village had a total population of 4,488 people, including 2,345 males and 2,143 females, living in 837 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.52%, with male literacy at 81.53% and female literacy at 58.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kamta

Kamta 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 Kamta

Kamta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamta Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Kamta is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Kamta is about 28 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 Kamta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kamta village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kamta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kamta village are given below:

FAQs about Kamta