Kamod - Varla, Barwani

Kamod is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Kamod (ch.) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamod is 478684. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.02 hectares and falls under the 451556 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Kamod

According to the 2011 Census, Kamod village had a total population of 3,572 people, including 1,770 males and 1,802 females, living in 597 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 12.55%, with male literacy at 15.68% and female literacy at 9.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,522.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5721,7701,802
Child Population (0–6 yrs)800412388
Scheduled Castes (SC)231013
Scheduled Tribes (ST)3,5221,7441,778
Literate Population348213135
Illiterate Population3,2241,5571,667

Nearby Villages of Kamod

Kamod 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)
PanaliEast1.53 km
PanjaryaNorth-West3.19 km
DhawaliSouth-West3.46 km
VilvaEast3.62 km
AmbaautarNorth5.33 km
DhawadaNorth5.65 km
KhokariWest6.03 km
SonkhediEast7.15 km
BhalabardiNorth-East7.37 km
GerughatiWest8.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamod

Kamod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paldhi, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Sendhwa to Kamod is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Kamod is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamod

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

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

Health Facilities in Kamod

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kamod 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kamod

Where is Kamod located?

Kamod village is located in Varla Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kamod?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamod is Kamod (ch.).

What is the pincode of Kamod?

The pincode of Kamod is 451556.

What is the population of Kamod?

Kamod had a total population of 3,572, including 1,770 males and 1,802 females.

How many households are there in Kamod?

Kamod had 597 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamod?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamod was 12.55%. Male literacy was 15.68% and female literacy was 9.55%.