Kamtha - Kalamnuri, Hingoli

Kamtha is a village situated in the Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamnuri and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Kamtha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamtha is 546202. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.88 hectares and falls under the 431702 pincode. Kalamnuri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kamtha

According to the 2011 Census, Kamtha village had a total population of 974 people, including 508 males and 466 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.63%, with male literacy at 87.84% and female literacy at 66.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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 Population974508466
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1297257
Scheduled Castes (SC)251137114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231211
Literate Population656383273
Illiterate Population318125193

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GangaonSouth-West2.05 km
GhodaNorth-East2.18 km
YelkiWest2.75 km
Pimpri Bk.South-East3.65 km
SapaliSouth-West3.68 km
JarodaNorth3.76 km
YegaonSouth-East3.85 km
Yelagaon TukaramEast4.23 km
Akhada BalapurSouth4.42 km
SalvaNorth-West4.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamtha

Kamtha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bolda, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalamnuri to Kamtha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Kamtha is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Kamtha

Where is Kamtha located?

Kamtha village is located in Kalamnuri Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kamtha?

Kamtha is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kamtha?

The pincode of Kamtha is 431702.

What is the population of Kamtha?

Kamtha had a total population of 974, including 508 males and 466 females.

How many households are there in Kamtha?

Kamtha had 220 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamtha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamtha was 77.63%. Male literacy was 87.84% and female literacy was 66.75%.