Kamche - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Kamche is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Goghat and around 81.5 km from Chinsura. Goghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamche village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamche is 324068. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.38 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kamche

According to the 2011 Census, Kamche village had a total population of 2,396 people, including 1,227 males and 1,169 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.79%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 75.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 699, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamche

Kamche 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 Kamche

Kamche is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Kamche is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kamche is about 81.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamche

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

Health Facilities in Kamche

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

FAQs about Kamche