Kamatpur - Basantpur, Supaul

Kamatpur is a village situated in the Basantpur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basantpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Dinbandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamatpur is 220992. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 854340 pincode. Birpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kamatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamatpur village had a total population of 4,046 people, including 2,088 males and 1,958 females, living in 777 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.30%, with male literacy at 48.34% and female literacy at 36.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,0462,0881,958
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,051578473
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,267730537
Illiterate Population2,7791,3581,421

Nearby Villages of Kamatpur

Kamatpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SonapurWest1.57 km
DerbandheSouth1.68 km
Parwaha ChaklaSouth-East1.74 km
Surea Urf SiripurEast1.75 km
GarhauaWest2.28 km
SamdaNorth-West2.30 km
ParwahaSouth-East2.35 km
RampurSouth2.64 km
Baisi ChaklaSouth-West2.71 km
BahorwaWest2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamatpur

Public transport in the Kamatpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kamatpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamatpur

Where is Kamatpur located?

Kamatpur village is located in Basantpur Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kamatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamatpur is Dinbandi.

What is the pincode of Kamatpur?

The pincode of Kamatpur is 854340.

What is the population of Kamatpur?

Kamatpur had a total population of 4,046, including 2,088 males and 1,958 females.

How many households are there in Kamatpur?

Kamatpur had 777 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamatpur was 42.30%. Male literacy was 48.34% and female literacy was 36.16%.