Kolan

Kolan is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pora (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Kaloyan is the gram panchayat of Kolan village.

Here you can discover what makes Kolan unique in its vibrant Ranbir Singh Pora-Jammu region. You’ll see Kolan’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 Kolan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kolan is 006073. The village spans a total geographical area of 81.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181111. R.s.pora is nearest town to Kolan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kolan 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 Suchet Garh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kolan

Population of Kolan

According to the 2011 Census, Kolan has a total population of about 643, with approximately 329 males and 314 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 61 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 282 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 74.18%, with male literacy at about 79.64% and female literacy near 68.47%. There are around 143 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kolan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kolan

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

Nearby Villages of Kolan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolan