Kamthi - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Kamthi is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kamthi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamthi is 497639. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.52 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kamthi

According to the 2011 Census, Kamthi village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 787 males and 804 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.39%, with male literacy at 85.67% and female literacy at 73.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 459.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Kamthi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kamthi 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 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