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

According to the 2011 Census, Kamthi village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 711 males and 777 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.93%, with male literacy at 82.52% and female literacy at 69.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 466.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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