Kolha - Achalpur, Amravati

Kolha is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kolha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolha is 532001. The village covers a total geographical area of 769.86 hectares and falls under the 444808 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kolha

According to the 2011 Census, Kolha village had a total population of 1,459 people, including 745 males and 714 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.54%, with male literacy at 94.63% and female literacy at 84.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kolha

Kolha 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 Kolha

Kolha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Kolha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kolha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolha

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

Health Facilities in Kolha

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

FAQs about Kolha