Kamatana - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kamatana is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dhamunipanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamatana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamatana is 425503. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kamatana

As per Census 2011, Kamatana village has a total population of 311 people, consisting of 142 males and 169 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,190 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 245 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population311142169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643430
Scheduled Castes (SC)492326
Scheduled Tribes (ST)245110135
Literate Population704228
Illiterate Population241100141

Nearby Villages of Kamatana

Kamatana 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)
ArisakenduNorth-East0.66 km
KhadikabandaliWest0.98 km
BadababunagudaNorth1.15 km
GundurigudaSouth-East1.23 km
ChanchadagudaSouth-West1.37 km
KumargudaSouth1.56 km
SanabamunagudaNorth-East1.59 km
HatimundaNorth-West2.18 km
MelakajubaSouth-East2.38 km
SurumuliWest2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamatana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kamatana. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 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 Rayagada to Kamatana is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kamatana is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamatana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kamatana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kamatana

Where is Kamatana located?

Kamatana village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamatana?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamatana is Dhamunipanga.

What is the pincode of Kamatana?

The pincode of Kamatana is 765016.

What is the population of Kamatana?

Kamatana has a total population of 311, including 142 males and 169 females.

How many households are there in Kamatana?

There are 73 households in Kamatana.

What is the literacy rate in Kamatana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamatana is 22.51%. Male literacy is 29.58% and female literacy is 16.57%.