Kamarahandi - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Kamarahandi is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Paparahandi and around 42 km from Nabarangapur . Kantamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamarahandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamarahandi is 427711. The village covers a total geographical area of 491 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kamarahandi

According to the 2011 Census, Kamarahandi village had a total population of 752 people, including 376 males and 376 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.40%, with male literacy at 53.31% and female literacy at 33.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 547.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamarahandi

Kamarahandi 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 Kamarahandi

Kamarahandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Kamarahandi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Kamarahandi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamarahandi

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

Health Facilities in Kamarahandi

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

FAQs about Kamarahandi