Kamta - Baniapur, Saran

Kamta is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kamta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamta is 233159. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 841403 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kamta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamta

According to the 2011 Census, Kamta village had a total population of 6,337 people, including 3,159 males and 3,178 females, living in 937 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.13%, with male literacy at 77.58% and female literacy at 52.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kamta. The nearest railway station is Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kamta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kamta is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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