Kolda - Pithora, Mahasamund

Kolda is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kolda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolda is 446341. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.35 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kolda

According to the 2011 Census, Kolda village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 557 males and 565 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.70%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 56.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolda

Kolda 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 Kolda

Kolda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Kolda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kolda is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolda

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

Health Facilities in Kolda

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

FAQs about Kolda