Kamtana - Amanganj, Panna

Kamtana is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Kamtana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamtana is 459085. The village covers a total geographical area of 1964.35 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kamtana

As per Census 2011, Kamtana village has a total population of 4,034 people, consisting of 2,140 males and 1,894 females. The village has 886 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 621 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,008 literate and 2,026 illiterate residents. Additionally, 961 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 533 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0342,1401,894
Child Population (0–6 yrs)621324297
Scheduled Castes (SC)961517444
Scheduled Tribes (ST)533274259
Literate Population2,0081,212796
Illiterate Population2,0269281,098

Nearby Villages of Kamtana

Kamtana 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)
KakraSouth2.43 km
Madhiya RaoNorth-East2.70 km
Deori PurohitEast2.74 km
ItauraNorth-East3.21 km
Judi(pagra)East3.38 km
SinghauraNorth3.60 km
Dharampura (kunwarpura)East3.62 km
DeoraSouth-East3.93 km
SaptaiSouth3.99 km
Sata BudhasinghSouth-West4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamtana

Kamtana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Kamtana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Kamtana 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 Kamtana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamtana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamtana

Where is Kamtana located?

Kamtana village is located in Amanganj Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamtana?

Kamtana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kamtana?

The pincode of Kamtana is 488441.

What is the population of Kamtana?

Kamtana has a total population of 4,034, including 2,140 males and 1,894 females.

How many households are there in Kamtana?

There are 886 households in Kamtana.

What is the literacy rate in Kamtana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamtana is 49.78%. Male literacy is 56.64% and female literacy is 42.03%.