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

As per Census 2011, Kamarda village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 403 males and 380 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 416 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population783403380
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055055
Scheduled Castes (SC)542628
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910099
Literate Population416257159
Illiterate Population367146221

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UligunduliWest1.29 km
GandharabaruNorth1.39 km
SaurapadarSouth-East1.50 km
AnajoreEast1.89 km
MundagaonSouth-East2.39 km
MagardaniSouth-West2.57 km
MaskagudaNorth2.79 km
BadibahalNorth-East2.80 km
GambharghatiEast2.92 km
MadangdaniNorth-East2.94 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kamarda

Where is Kamarda located?

Kamarda village is located in Lanjigarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamarda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamarda is Kamarada.

What is the pincode of Kamarda?

The pincode of Kamarda is 766100.

What is the population of Kamarda?

Kamarda has a total population of 783, including 403 males and 380 females.

How many households are there in Kamarda?

There are 213 households in Kamarda.

What is the literacy rate in Kamarda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamarda is 53.13%. Male literacy is 63.77% and female literacy is 41.84%.