Kolhanta - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Kolhanta is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Jakhar Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolhanta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhanta is 236432. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 848216 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kolhanta

As per Census 2011, Kolhanta village has a total population of 1,135 people, consisting of 586 males and 549 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 824 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolhanta

Kolhanta 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 Kolhanta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kolhanta. The nearest railway station is Mabbi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Kolhanta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Kolhanta is about 35 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 Kolhanta

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

Health Facilities in Kolhanta

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

FAQs about Kolhanta