Kamatha - Murtijapur, Akola

Kamatha is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Kinkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamatha is 530313. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kamatha

As per Census 2011, Kamatha village has a total population of 365 people, consisting of 190 males and 175 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 68 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population365190175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341717
Scheduled Castes (SC)915239
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541
Literate Population297161136
Illiterate Population682939

Nearby Villages of Kamatha

Kamatha 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)
Jod PimpriSouth1.73 km
Lad PimpriSouth-East2.03 km
TakalkhopaWest3.41 km
DurchunaNorth3.66 km
Sawali Kh.South-West3.74 km
Murtijapur SawangiSouth-East4.61 km
BhusakvadiNorth-West4.67 km
Keli TandaSouth-West5.55 km
LingpimpriNorth-West6.22 km
WadchunaNorth-West6.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamatha

Public transport in the Kamatha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hingoli Deccan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Kamatha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Kamatha is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamatha

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

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

Health Facilities in Kamatha

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

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

FAQs about Kamatha

Where is Kamatha located?

Kamatha village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamatha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamatha is Kinkhed.

What is the pincode of Kamatha?

The pincode of Kamatha is 444107.

What is the population of Kamatha?

Kamatha has a total population of 365, including 190 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Kamatha?

There are 91 households in Kamatha.

What is the literacy rate in Kamatha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamatha is 81.37%. Male literacy is 84.74% and female literacy is 77.71%.