Kolka

Kolka is a village located in Darlaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 67km away from district headquarter Darlaghat. Darlaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Kolka village. As per 2009 stats, Kotli is the gram panchayat of Kolka village.

Here you can discover what makes Kolka unique in its vibrant Darlaghat-Solan region. You’ll see Kolka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kolka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kolka is 020460. The village spans a total geographical area of 417.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171102. Arki is nearest town to Kolka village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kolka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Arki Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kolka

Population of Kolka

According to the 2011 Census, Kolka has a total population of about 794, with approximately 403 males and 391 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 89 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 226 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.69%, with male literacy at about 81.64% and female literacy near 69.57%. There are around 152 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kolka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kolka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kolka. As per the 2011 stats, Kolka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kolka

Knowing the nearby villages of Kolka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kolka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolka