Kamthi - Katangi, Balaghat

Kamthi is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kamthi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamthi is 497251. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.54 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kamthi

As per Census 2011, Kamthi village has a total population of 1,488 people, consisting of 711 males and 777 females. The village has 372 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 978 literate and 510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 466 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamthi

Kamthi 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 Kamthi

Kamthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Kamthi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kamthi 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 Kamthi

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

Health Facilities in Kamthi

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

FAQs about Kamthi