Bamara - Kakatpur, Puri

Bamara is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Konark and around 50 km from Puri. Kurujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamara is 409307. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bamara

According to the 2011 Census, Bamara village had a total population of 538 people, including 284 males and 254 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.12%, with male literacy at 98.05% and female literacy at 96.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamara

Bamara 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 Bamara

Bamara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Bamara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bamara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamara

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

Health Facilities in Bamara

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

FAQs about Bamara