Kamata - Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur

Kamata is a village situated in the Tentulikhunti tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Tentulikhunti and around 18 km from Nabarangapur . Kamta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamata is 428027. The village covers a total geographical area of 1044 hectares and falls under the 764070 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kamata

According to the 2011 Census, Kamata village had a total population of 2,594 people, including 1,254 males and 1,340 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.92%, with male literacy at 69.14% and female literacy at 49.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5941,2541,340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)464217247
Scheduled Castes (SC)515244271
Scheduled Tribes (ST)325159166
Literate Population1,255717538
Illiterate Population1,339537802

Nearby Villages of Kamata

Kamata 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)
BharanpurSouth-East2.38 km
DukhugudaSouth-West2.59 km
OlamaSouth2.63 km
GumidoraNorth-West2.71 km
BhaspurWest3.33 km
GudaraNorth-East3.47 km
KusumiEast3.49 km
Nua PujarigudaEast4.44 km
PatakotWest4.53 km
UmuriSouth-East4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamata

Public transport in the Kamata 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 41.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Kamata is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Kamata is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamata

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

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

FAQs about Kamata

Where is Kamata located?

Kamata village is located in Tentulikhunti Tehsil, Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamata?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamata is Kamta.

What is the pincode of Kamata?

The pincode of Kamata is 764070.

What is the population of Kamata?

Kamata had a total population of 2,594, including 1,254 males and 1,340 females.

How many households are there in Kamata?

Kamata had 602 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamata was 58.92%. Male literacy was 69.14% and female literacy was 49.22%.