Kolhiya - Multai, Betul

Kolhiya is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Malegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhiya is 486294. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.64 hectares and falls under the 460440 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kolhiya

As per Census 2011, Kolhiya village has a total population of 404 people, consisting of 199 males and 205 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 179 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population404199205
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462620
Scheduled Castes (SC)1185266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1799881
Literate Population274152122
Illiterate Population1304783

Nearby Villages of Kolhiya

Kolhiya 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hatnapur (hathnapur)East2.15 km
ChainpurWest2.67 km
DahargaonSouth2.70 km
Bagholi BuzurgNorth2.78 km
Bandiya KhapaNorth-East2.97 km
Hardoli (bujurg)South-West3.35 km
BukakhediNorth3.69 km
ParadsingaNorth-West3.85 km
ThawriyaWest4.08 km
ChichandaSouth-East4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kolhiya

Kolhiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hatna Pur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Kolhiya is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Kolhiya is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolhiya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kolhiya 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 Kolhiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kolhiya 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kolhiya

Where is Kolhiya located?

Kolhiya village is located in Multai Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kolhiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kolhiya is Malegaon.

What is the pincode of Kolhiya?

The pincode of Kolhiya is 460440.

What is the population of Kolhiya?

Kolhiya has a total population of 404, including 199 males and 205 females.

How many households are there in Kolhiya?

There are 91 households in Kolhiya.

What is the literacy rate in Kolhiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolhiya is 67.82%. Male literacy is 76.38% and female literacy is 59.51%.