Kolhua - Marhaura, Saran

Kolhua is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhawalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhua is 233867. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 841418 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kolhua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kolhua

According to the 2011 Census, Kolhua village had a total population of 1,228 people, including 598 males and 630 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.02%, with male literacy at 71.20% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolhua

Kolhua 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 Kolhua

Kolhua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Terha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Kolhua is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kolhua is about 30 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 Kolhua

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

Health Facilities in Kolhua

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

FAQs about Kolhua