Kamala - Dhampur, Bijnor

Kamala is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Kamala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamala is 113922. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.72 hectares and falls under the 246761 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kamala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamala

According to the 2011 Census, Kamala village had a total population of 1,699 people, including 867 males and 832 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.09%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamala

Kamala 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 Kamala

Kamala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mewa Nawada, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Kamala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Kamala is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamala

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

Health Facilities in Kamala

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

FAQs about Kamala