Kamalapur - Mohana, Gajapati

Kamalapur is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Luhagudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalapur is 413776. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kamalapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalapur village had a total population of 343 people, including 173 males and 170 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.55%, with male literacy at 87.84% and female literacy at 59.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalapur

Kamalapur 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 Kamalapur

Kamalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kamalapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kamalapur is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalapur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalapur

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

FAQs about Kamalapur