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Kamara is a village in Padua mandal, Koraput district, Odisha, with a population of 1,377 across 380 households. The literacy rate is 27.9%, with PIN code 764041.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

TULA HANSA

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LGD code: 429638
Pincode: 764041
Population: 1,377
Households: 380
Literacy rate: 27.9%
Sex ratio: 1061 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 988
Distance to district centre: 41 km
Distance to mandal centre: 64 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kamara compares

By population, Kamara ranks #6 of 68 villages in Padua mandal.

Literacy rate

27.9%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Kamara: 27.9%
Padua mandal: 33.9%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,061

−3 vs mandal average

Kamara: 1,061
Padua mandal: 1,064

Household size

people per home

3.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Kamara: 3.6
Padua mandal: 3.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Kamara

LGD code: 429638
Pincode: 764041
Population (Census 2011): 1,377
Population (projected 2026): 1,623
Households: 380
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1061
Literacy rate: 27.9%
Coordinates: 19.12510°N, 82.56132°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pottangi
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Chandra Kadam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: TULA HANSA
Block / Mandal: Padua

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Koraput district level

Then & Now

Kamara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,377

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,623

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

380

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

448

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,377Census 2011
Households: 380Census 2011
Literacy rate: 27.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1061 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6232026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 448

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Mandal centre

Padua · ≈ 64 km

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District centre

Koraput · ≈ 41 km

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Nearest town · 10,707 people

Jayapatna · ≈ 46 km

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What is the pincode of Kamara?

The pincode of Kamara, Padua mandal, Koraput district, Odisha is 764041.

In which district is Kamara located?

Kamara is a village in Padua mandal of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Kamara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kamara village has a population of 1,377 across 380 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kamara?

The current sarpanch of Kamara gram panchayat is TULA HANSA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kamara in?

Kamara falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kamara in?

Kamara falls under the Pottangi assembly constituency (AC #145) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Kamara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kamara village is 27.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Kamara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kamara village is 1061 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kamara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kamara, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kamara from Koraput district centre?

Kamara is approximately 41 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kamara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kamara village is 429638.

Which is the nearest town to Kamara?

Jayapatna (population 10,707, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 46 km from Kamara in a straight line.

How big is Kamara compared to other villages in Padua mandal?

Kamara ranks 6 of 68 villages in Padua mandal by Census 2011 population (1,377 residents).

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Kamara compares

Key facts — Kamara

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kamara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Kamara on the map

How to reach Kamara

Other villages named Kamara

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Kamara

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Upcoming events

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What is the pincode of Kamara?

In which district is Kamara located?

What is the population of Kamara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kamara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kamara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kamara in?

What is the literacy rate in Kamara?

What is the sex ratio in Kamara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kamara?

How far is Kamara from Koraput district centre?

What is the LGD code of Kamara?

Which is the nearest town to Kamara?

How big is Kamara compared to other villages in Padua mandal?

Kamara on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Kamara

What is the pincode of Kamara?

In which district is Kamara located?

What is the population of Kamara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kamara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kamara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kamara in?

What is the literacy rate in Kamara?

What is the sex ratio in Kamara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kamara?

How far is Kamara from Koraput district centre?

What is the LGD code of Kamara?

Which is the nearest town to Kamara?

How big is Kamara compared to other villages in Padua mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kamara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Kamara

Open jobs in Kamara