Kamta - Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa

Kamta is a village situated in the Shivrinarayan tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Nawagarh and around 37 km from Janjgir. Kamata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamta is 436770. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.28 hectares and falls under the 495556 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kamta

According to the 2011 Census, Kamta village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 573 males and 536 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.09%, with male literacy at 91.75% and female literacy at 65.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Kamta is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kamta is about 37 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