Kolpotka Village - Manoharpur, West Singhbhum

Kolpotka is a village situated in the Manoharpur subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 85 km from Manoharpur and around 102 km from Chaibasa. Kolpotka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolpotka is 377836. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.63 hectares and falls under the 833104 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kolpotka

As per Census 2011, Kolpotka village has a total population of 1,103 people, consisting of 573 males and 530 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 580 illiterate residents. Additionally, 430 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,103 573 530
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 178 97 81
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 430 233 197
Literate Population 523 343 180
Illiterate Population 580 230 350

Nearby Villages of Kolpotka

Kolpotka 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SadpatkaEast1.66 km
SankulagujaWest1.90 km
KumharmundaSouth-East2.17 km
KhatangtoliWest2.18 km
KurtaberaNorth2.26 km
AjeikelaSouth-West2.66 km
PardhanpaliSouth-East2.77 km
BijatoliNorth-East2.94 km
Bad-kulagujaNorth-West3.01 km
TheteiposhSouth-West3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kolpotka

Kolpotka 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 Jaraikela, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Kolpotka is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolpotka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kolpotka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kolpotka

Where is Kolpotka located?

Kolpotka village is located in Manoharpur Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kolpotka?

Kolpotka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kolpotka?

The pincode of Kolpotka is 833104.

What is the population of Kolpotka?

Kolpotka has a total population of 1,103, including 573 males and 530 females.

How many households are there in Kolpotka?

There are 228 households in Kolpotka.

What is the literacy rate in Kolpotka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolpotka is 47.42%. Male literacy is 59.86% and female literacy is 33.96%.