Coloney - Goharganj, Raisen

Coloney is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Goutampur Coloney serves as the Gram Panchayat for Coloney village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Coloney is 484296. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.14 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Obedullaganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Coloney

As per Census 2011, Coloney village has a total population of 1,302 people, consisting of 685 males and 617 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 428 illiterate residents. Additionally, 608 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 550 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Coloney

Coloney 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 Coloney

Coloney is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Obedullaganj to Coloney is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Coloney is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Coloney

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

Health Facilities in Coloney

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

FAQs about Coloney