Kamat

Kamat is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 24.9km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Kamat village. As per 2009 stats, Karandighi Ii is the gram panchayat of Kamat village.

Here you can discover what makes Kamat unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kamat’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kamat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kamat is 309531. The village spans a total geographical area of 257.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Kamat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kamat village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kamat

Population of Kamat

According to the 2011 Census, Kamat has a total population of about 2,766, with approximately 1,389 males and 1,377 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 467 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,061 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 18. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.24%, with male literacy at about 54.50% and female literacy near 37.91%. There are around 549 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kamat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kamat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kamat. As per the 2011 stats, Kamat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kamat

Knowing the nearby villages of Kamat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kamat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kamat