Kolam Village - Tamnar, Raigarh

Kolam is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Chitwani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolam is 434762. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.33 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kolam

As per Census 2011, Kolam village has a total population of 483 people, consisting of 254 males and 229 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 333 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolam

Kolam 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 Kolam

Kolam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Kolam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kolam is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolam

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

Health Facilities in Kolam

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

FAQs about Kolam