Kamia - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Kamia is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Gaighata and around 37.8 km from Barasat. Ichapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamia is 322710. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.17 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kamia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gaighata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamia

As per Census 2011, Kamia village has a total population of 1,103 people, consisting of 547 males and 556 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 873 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kamia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kamia

Kamia 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 Kamia

Kamia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Kamia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kamia is about 37.8 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 Kamia

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

Health Facilities in Kamia

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

FAQs about Kamia