Kamtha - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Kamtha is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Khairagarh and around 53 km from Rajnandgaon. Kamtha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamtha is 440483. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.63 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kamtha

According to the 2011 Census, Kamtha village had a total population of 1,321 people, including 641 males and 680 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.17%, with male literacy at 85.18% and female literacy at 65.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamtha

Kamtha 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 Kamtha

Kamtha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Kamtha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kamtha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamtha

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

Health Facilities in Kamtha

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

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