Kolwad - Yawal, Jalgaon

Kolwad is a village situated in the Yawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yawal and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Kolwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolwad is 526796. The village covers a total geographical area of 881.68 hectares and falls under the 425301 pincode. Yawal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kolwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raver Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kolwad

According to the 2011 Census, Kolwad village had a total population of 3,211 people, including 1,637 males and 1,574 females, living in 791 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.44%, with male literacy at 80.34% and female literacy at 64.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 669.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolwad

Kolwad 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 Kolwad

Kolwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duskheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yawal to Kolwad is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kolwad is about 49 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 Kolwad

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

Health Facilities in Kolwad

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

FAQs about Kolwad