Kamasaragada - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Kamasaragada is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Alasuguma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamasaragada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamasaragada is 410464. The village covers a total geographical area of 545 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kamasaragada

According to the 2011 Census, Kamasaragada village had a total population of 2,408 people, including 1,233 males and 1,175 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 77.65% and female literacy at 59.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 633, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamasaragada

Kamasaragada 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 Kamasaragada

Kamasaragada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Kamasaragada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kamasaragada is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamasaragada

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

Health Facilities in Kamasaragada

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

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