Kolihamuda - Katghora, Korba

Kolihamuda is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Kolihamuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolihamuda is 435852. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Dipka is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kolihamuda

According to the 2011 Census, Kolihamuda village had a total population of 765 people, including 367 males and 398 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 81.41% and female literacy at 57.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolihamuda

Kolihamuda 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 Kolihamuda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kolihamuda. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dipka to Kolihamuda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Kolihamuda 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 Kolihamuda

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

Health Facilities in Kolihamuda

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

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