Kamargan - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Kamargan is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Basudebpur and around 35 km from Bhadrak. Guagadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamargan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamargan is 394968. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 756125 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kamargan

As per Census 2011, Kamargan village has a total population of 2,747 people, consisting of 1,372 males and 1,375 females. The village has 589 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,029 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7471,3721,375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325161164
Scheduled Castes (SC)1085454
Literate Population2,0291,112917
Illiterate Population718260458

Nearby Villages of Kamargan

Kamargan 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)
ChirolNorth0.69 km
GuagariaWest1.13 km
BelasaunliaNorth1.60 km
Kharida BinayakpurNorth-East1.93 km
LungaSouth-West2.57 km
MirjapurWest2.69 km
AjodhyaEast2.88 km
KashiabhiramSouth-East3.16 km
BagdabinayakpurNorth-West3.21 km
KurudaWest3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamargan

Public transport in the Kamargan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Kamargan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kamargan is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamargan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamargan

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

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

FAQs about Kamargan

Where is Kamargan located?

Kamargan village is located in Basudevpur Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamargan?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamargan is Guagadia.

What is the pincode of Kamargan?

The pincode of Kamargan is 756125.

What is the population of Kamargan?

Kamargan has a total population of 2,747, including 1,372 males and 1,375 females.

How many households are there in Kamargan?

There are 589 households in Kamargan.

What is the literacy rate in Kamargan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamargan is 73.86%. Male literacy is 81.05% and female literacy is 66.69%.