Kamalahan - Rajatalab, Varanasi

Kamalahan is a village situated in the Rajatalab tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from Varanasi and around 36 km from Varanasi. Belawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalahan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalahan is 209172. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.5 hectares and falls under the 221403 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town.

Kamalahan 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 Sevapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Varanasi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamalahan

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalahan village had a total population of 426 people, including 226 males and 200 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.50%, with male literacy at 73.26% and female literacy at 50.87%.

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 Population426226200
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663927
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population22513788
Illiterate Population20189112

Nearby Villages of Kamalahan

Kamalahan 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)
SikhariSouth1.02 km
BarkiSouth-East1.15 km
BelwaNorth-East1.24 km
NohanipurNorth-West1.34 km
ChaurNorth-East1.63 km
MilkipurSouth1.96 km
PurashivEast1.96 km
KhandakhSouth-West2.11 km
Pura BariyarSouth-East2.19 km
DaulatiyaNorth-West2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamalahan

Kamalahan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Varanasi to Kamalahan is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalahan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamalahan

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

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

FAQs about Kamalahan

Where is Kamalahan located?

Kamalahan village is located in Rajatalab Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kamalahan?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamalahan is Belawa.

What is the pincode of Kamalahan?

The pincode of Kamalahan is 221403.

What is the population of Kamalahan?

Kamalahan had a total population of 426, including 226 males and 200 females.

How many households are there in Kamalahan?

Kamalahan had 53 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalahan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalahan was 62.50%. Male literacy was 73.26% and female literacy was 50.87%.