Kamel - Machh Kund, Koraput

Kamel is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thusuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamel is 429584. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 764081 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kamel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kamel

According to the 2011 Census, Kamel village had a total population of 253 people, including 129 males and 124 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.82%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 36.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamel

Kamel 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 Kamel

Public transport in the Kamel is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kamel is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kamel is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamel

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

Health Facilities in Kamel

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

FAQs about Kamel