Kamlapur - Usur, Bijapur

Kamlapur is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Nelakanker serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamlapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamlapur is 450921. The village covers a total geographical area of 1941.44 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Aawapalli (a.p.) is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kamlapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamlapur

As per Census 2011, Kamlapur village has a total population of 488 people, consisting of 229 males and 259 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,131 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 488 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population488229259
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)488229259
Literate Population642
Illiterate Population482225257

Nearby Villages of Kamlapur

Kamlapur 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)
LaxmanpurNorth-West2.25 km
KumdaWest2.39 km
BalrampurSouth-East2.48 km
GangikotSouth-West2.83 km
Govindpur (ct)South3.43 km
SonpurNorth-East3.49 km
KarsuNorth-East4.14 km
KasalgiriSouth-East4.28 km
DatimaNorth-West4.49 km
JudwaniEast4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamlapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kamlapur. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aawapalli (a.p.) to Kamlapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Kamlapur is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamlapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kamlapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kamlapur 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 Kamlapur

Where is Kamlapur located?

Kamlapur village is located in Usur Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamlapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamlapur is Nelakanker.

What is the pincode of Kamlapur?

The pincode of Kamlapur is 494447.

What is the population of Kamlapur?

Kamlapur has a total population of 488, including 229 males and 259 females.

How many households are there in Kamlapur?

There are 119 households in Kamlapur.

What is the literacy rate in Kamlapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamlapur is 1.23%. Male literacy is 1.75% and female literacy is 0.77%.