Kamarda - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Kamarda is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Narala and around 35 km from Bhawanipatna. Kamarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamarda is 422792. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kamarda

According to the 2011 Census, Kamarda village had a total population of 783 people, including 403 males and 380 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.36%, with male literacy at 72.80% and female literacy at 48.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamarda

Kamarda 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 Kamarda

Kamarda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Kamarda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kamarda 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 Kamarda

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

Health Facilities in Kamarda

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

FAQs about Kamarda