Kamra - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Kamra is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 37.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Talowan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamra is 316553. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.64 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kamra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kamra

According to the 2011 Census, Kamra village had a total population of 1,270 people, including 650 males and 620 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.52%, with male literacy at 66.13% and female literacy at 54.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamra

Kamra 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 Kamra

Kamra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Kamra is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kamra is about 37.1 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 Kamra

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

Health Facilities in Kamra

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

FAQs about Kamra