Kamtha - Harrai, Chhindwara

Kamtha is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Atariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamtha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamtha is 494043. The village covers a total geographical area of 613.43 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Kamtha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kamtha

According to the 2011 Census, Kamtha village had a total population of 325 people, including 157 males and 168 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.67%, with male literacy at 48.72% and female literacy at 43.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamtha

Kamtha 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 Kamtha

Kamtha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parasia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Kamtha is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Kamtha is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamtha

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

Health Facilities in Kamtha

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

FAQs about Kamtha