Kolari - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Kolari is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kolari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolari is 540726. The village covers a total geographical area of 474 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kolari

As per Census 2011, Kolari village has a total population of 1,232 people, consisting of 634 males and 598 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 834 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 332 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,232634598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1357659
Scheduled Castes (SC)332163169
Literate Population834474360
Illiterate Population398160238

Nearby Villages of Kolari

Kolari 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)
VilamWest1.45 km
Belgaon JaniSouth-East2.24 km
NandedNorth-East2.58 km
DonadNorth-East2.73 km
DeulgaonSouth2.77 km
SavarlaSouth-West2.87 km
KhatkhedaWest3.05 km
KhairnaEast3.17 km
ItanNorth3.23 km
Pauna Bk.North-West3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kolari

Kolari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mangli, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Kolari is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kolari is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kolari

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

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

FAQs about Kolari

Where is Kolari located?

Kolari village is located in Brahmapuri Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kolari?

Kolari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kolari?

The pincode of Kolari is 441206.

What is the population of Kolari?

Kolari has a total population of 1,232, including 634 males and 598 females.

How many households are there in Kolari?

There are 293 households in Kolari.

What is the literacy rate in Kolari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolari is 67.69%. Male literacy is 74.76% and female literacy is 60.20%.