Kamara - Boriguma, Koraput

Kamara is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kamara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamara is 428231. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kamara

According to the 2011 Census, Kamara village had a total population of 1,202 people, including 613 males and 589 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.65%, with male literacy at 65.55% and female literacy at 35.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamara

Kamara 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 Kamara

Public transport in the Kamara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kamara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kamara is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamara

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

Health Facilities in Kamara

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

FAQs about Kamara