Kamara - Nandapur, Koraput

Kamara is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Padua and around 65 km from Koraput. Badel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamara is 429638. The village covers a total geographical area of 916 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur 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 Pottangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamara

According to the 2011 Census, Kamara village had a total population of 1,377 people, including 668 males and 709 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.94%, with male literacy at 47.61% and female literacy at 23.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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 facilities are available within >10 km of the Kamara. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur 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 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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