Kamalamal - Boden, Nuapada

Kamalamal is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Rokal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalamal is 422111. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kamalamal

As per Census 2011, Kamalamal village has a total population of 1,316 people, consisting of 585 males and 731 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,249 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 528 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kamalamal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,316585731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18787100
Scheduled Castes (SC)262129133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)528208320
Literate Population557295262
Illiterate Population759290469

Nearby Villages of Kamalamal

Kamalamal 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)
RokalWest1.64 km
KhirmalSouth-East1.93 km
UparpitaNorth2.08 km
TarapurSouth-West2.72 km
MahulapadaNorth-East2.93 km
BhimapadarNorth-West3.00 km
LarkaSouth-East3.27 km
BherumalNorth-West3.30 km
JayabahalSouth-West3.47 km
JugarajpurNorth-West3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamalamal

Public transport in the Kamalamal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kamalamal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kamalamal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kamalamal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamalamal

Where is Kamalamal located?

Kamalamal village is located in Boden Tehsil, Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamalamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamalamal is Rokal.

What is the pincode of Kamalamal?

The pincode of Kamalamal is 766118.

What is the population of Kamalamal?

Kamalamal has a total population of 1,316, including 585 males and 731 females.

How many households are there in Kamalamal?

There are 272 households in Kamalamal.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalamal is 42.33%. Male literacy is 50.43% and female literacy is 35.84%.