Kamta - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Kamta is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bajra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamta is 216426. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.11 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kamta

As per Census 2011, Kamta village has a total population of 1,780 people, consisting of 954 males and 826 females. The village has 377 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 364 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 997 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 314 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kamta are given below:

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 Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Kamta is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kamta is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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