Kamnara - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Kamnara is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Burdwan. Kshetia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamnara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamnara is 320060. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.28 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kamnara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamnara

According to the 2011 Census, Kamnara village had a total population of 2,196 people, including 1,158 males and 1,038 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.26%, with male literacy at 84.12% and female literacy at 69.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 984, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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 Population2,1961,1581,038
Child Population (0–6 yrs)226119107
Scheduled Castes (SC)984494490
Scheduled Tribes (ST)366192174
Literate Population1,522874648
Illiterate Population674284390

Nearby Villages of Kamnara

Kamnara 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)
DiuriWest0.88 km
TentralNorth-East1.55 km
MalkitaEast1.81 km
PalitpurSouth-West2.22 km
KhetiaNorth2.47 km
SimdaliNorth-West2.80 km
KhaidyaEast3.14 km
NutangramWest3.15 km
GopalbatiNorth3.26 km
RaypurSouth-East3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamnara

Kamnara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Kamnara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamnara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kamnara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamnara

Where is Kamnara located?

Kamnara village is located in Burdwan - I Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamnara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamnara is Kshetia.

What is the pincode of Kamnara?

The pincode of Kamnara is 713102.

What is the population of Kamnara?

Kamnara had a total population of 2,196, including 1,158 males and 1,038 females.

How many households are there in Kamnara?

Kamnara had 494 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamnara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamnara was 77.26%. Male literacy was 84.12% and female literacy was 69.60%.