Kamleshwarpur - Mainpat, Surguja

Kamleshwarpur is a village situated in the Mainpat tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narbadapur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kamleshwarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamleshwarpur is 433552. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.26 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kamleshwarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamleshwarpur village had a total population of 1,036 people, including 649 males and 387 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 596 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.26%, with male literacy at 86.09% and female literacy at 53.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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 Population1,036649387
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884543
Scheduled Castes (SC)944648
Scheduled Tribes (ST)33626175
Literate Population704520184
Illiterate Population332129203

Nearby Villages of Kamleshwarpur

Kamleshwarpur 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)
RopakharNorth-East2.59 km
PathraiSouth2.72 km
LurenaSouth-West2.74 km
KudaridihSouth-East3.99 km
KesaraSouth4.83 km
PaigaNorth-West5.39 km
SupalgaNorth5.58 km
AsgawanNorth-West5.76 km
SapnadarNorth-East5.95 km
SarbhanjaWest6.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamleshwarpur

Kamleshwarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Sitapur to Kamleshwarpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kamleshwarpur is about 52 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 Kamleshwarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kamleshwarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kamleshwarpur

Where is Kamleshwarpur located?

Kamleshwarpur village is located in Mainpat Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kamleshwarpur?

Kamleshwarpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kamleshwarpur?

The pincode of Kamleshwarpur is 497001.

What is the population of Kamleshwarpur?

Kamleshwarpur had a total population of 1,036, including 649 males and 387 females.

How many households are there in Kamleshwarpur?

Kamleshwarpur had 216 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamleshwarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamleshwarpur was 74.26%. Male literacy was 86.09% and female literacy was 53.49%.