Kamaram - Jagargunda, Sukma

Kamaram is a village situated in the Jagargunda tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 100 km from Konta and around 156 km from Dantewada. Kamaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamaram is 450342. The village covers a total geographical area of 802.68 hectares and falls under the 494122 pincode. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Kamaram

According to the 2011 Census, Kamaram village had a total population of 681 people, including 344 males and 337 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.24%, with male literacy at 18.79% and female literacy at 7.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

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 Population681344337
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391425
Scheduled Castes (SC)462026
Scheduled Tribes (ST)635324311
Literate Population856223
Illiterate Population596282314

Nearby Villages of Kamaram

Kamaram 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)
AchkatNorth-West2.13 km
GolagudiamNorth2.53 km
BanjepalliNorth-East2.67 km
RajpentaNorth-West3.65 km
VikrampalliNorth4.43 km
JagargundaNorth-West5.46 km
DurmaNorth-East5.83 km
LakhapalSouth-East6.07 km
ChintalnarSouth6.29 km
TarlagudaNorth6.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamaram

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kamaram. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 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 Dornapal to Kamaram is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Kamaram is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamaram

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

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

Health Facilities in Kamaram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamaram

Where is Kamaram located?

Kamaram village is located in Jagargunda Tehsil, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kamaram?

Kamaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kamaram?

The pincode of Kamaram is 494122.

What is the population of Kamaram?

Kamaram had a total population of 681, including 344 males and 337 females.

How many households are there in Kamaram?

Kamaram had 163 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamaram was 13.24%. Male literacy was 18.79% and female literacy was 7.37%.