Kamartor - Karandighi, Uttar Dinajpur

Kamartor is a village situated in the Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Lahutara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamartor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamartor is 309550. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.75 hectares and falls under the 733215 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Kamartor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kamartor

According to the 2011 Census, Kamartor village had a total population of 4,995 people, including 2,557 males and 2,438 females, living in 959 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.66%, with male literacy at 67.22% and female literacy at 49.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamartor

Kamartor 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 Kamartor

Kamartor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sudhani, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Kamartor is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamartor

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

Health Facilities in Kamartor

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

FAQs about Kamartor