Kamai - Govardhan, Mathura

Kamai is a village situated in the Govardhan tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Chhata and around 45 km from Mathura. Kamai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamai is 123628. The village covers a total geographical area of 1662.49 hectares and falls under the 281405 pincode. Barsana is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kamai 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 Chhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamai

According to the 2011 Census, Kamai village had a total population of 6,916 people, including 3,746 males and 3,170 females, living in 1,111 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.50%, with male literacy at 62.08% and female literacy at 30.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 896.

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 Population6,9163,7463,170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,278679599
Scheduled Castes (SC)896511385
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,6781,904774
Illiterate Population4,2381,8422,396

Nearby Villages of Kamai

Kamai 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)
DahrauliSouth2.52 km
MadoiNorth-East2.59 km
TatarpurEast2.86 km
KarahalaNorth3.16 km
DeopuraSouth-East3.33 km
Barsana(rural)North-West3.92 km
SeehSouth4.03 km
ChiksoliWest4.20 km
RoopnagarWest4.62 km
HathiyaSouth-West4.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamai

Kamai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goverdhan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barsana to Kamai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Kamai is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kamai

Where is Kamai located?

Kamai village is located in Govardhan Tehsil, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kamai?

Kamai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kamai?

The pincode of Kamai is 281405.

What is the population of Kamai?

Kamai had a total population of 6,916, including 3,746 males and 3,170 females.

How many households are there in Kamai?

Kamai had 1,111 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamai was 47.50%. Male literacy was 62.08% and female literacy was 30.11%.