Kamta - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kamta is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Navagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamta is 448051. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.53 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Antagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamta

According to the 2011 Census, Kamta village had a total population of 489 people, including 229 males and 260 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.06%, with male literacy at 85.49% and female literacy at 51.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Kamta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kamta is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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