Kolar - Abhanpur, Raipur

Kolar is a village situated in the Abhanpur tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Abhanpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Kolar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolar is 444602. The village covers a total geographical area of 882.4 hectares and falls under the 493661 pincode. Abhanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kolar

According to the 2011 Census, Kolar village had a total population of 3,473 people, including 1,757 males and 1,716 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.61%, with male literacy at 82.44% and female literacy at 66.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolar

Kolar 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 Kolar

Kolar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kendri, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Abhanpur to Kolar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kolar is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolar

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

Health Facilities in Kolar

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

FAQs about Kolar