Kamargaon - Karwar, Uttara Kannada

Kamargaon is a village situated in the Karwar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Karwar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gotegali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamargaon is 602600. The village covers a total geographical area of 1615.98 hectares and falls under the 581317 pincode. Madgaon (goa) is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kamargaon

As per Census 2011, Kamargaon village has a total population of 140 people, consisting of 73 males and 67 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 81 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kamargaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1407367
Child Population (0–6 yrs)918
Literate Population593623
Illiterate Population813744

Nearby Villages of Kamargaon

Kamargaon 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)
LandeEast2.88 km
GoyarSouth4.63 km
BadpoliEast5.45 km
GotegaliSouth7.65 km
BhaireSouth-West9.10 km
NujjiNorth-East9.97 km
GopashittaSouth-West11.56 km
NigundiEast11.57 km
KundalNorth12.04 km
AnashiEast12.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamargaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kamargaon. The nearest railway station is Asnoti, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Madgaon (goa) to Kamargaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kamargaon is about 40 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 Kamargaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Kamargaon

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

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

FAQs about Kamargaon

Where is Kamargaon located?

Kamargaon village is located in Karwar Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamargaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamargaon is Gotegali.

What is the pincode of Kamargaon?

The pincode of Kamargaon is 581317.

What is the population of Kamargaon?

Kamargaon has a total population of 140, including 73 males and 67 females.

How many households are there in Kamargaon?

There are 42 households in Kamargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Kamargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamargaon is 42.14%. Male literacy is 49.32% and female literacy is 34.33%.