Kolha Village - Mudkhed, Nanded

Kolha is a village situated in the Mudkhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mudkhed and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Kolha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolha is 544781. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 431806 pincode. Mudkhed is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Bhokar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nanded Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kolha

As per Census 2011, Kolha village has a total population of 940 people, consisting of 495 males and 445 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 564 literate and 376 illiterate residents. Additionally, 447 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 940 495 445
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 129 69 60
Scheduled Castes (SC) 447 232 215
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 135 67 68
Literate Population 564 338 226
Illiterate Population 376 157 219

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
ShivangaonSouth1.95 km
MendkaNorth2.38 km
DholumriSouth-East3.17 km
WaiEast3.18 km
DongaonSouth-West3.87 km
WardadaNorth-East4.62 km
SindhiSouth4.94 km
DorliNorth-East5.11 km
PalasgaonSouth-East5.45 km
KarlaEast6.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kolha

Kolha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sivungaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudkhed to Kolha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Kolha is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

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

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:

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 Kolha

Where is Kolha located?

Kolha village is located in Mudkhed Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kolha?

Kolha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kolha?

The pincode of Kolha is 431806.

What is the population of Kolha?

Kolha has a total population of 940, including 495 males and 445 females.

How many households are there in Kolha?

There are 192 households in Kolha.

What is the literacy rate in Kolha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolha is 60.00%. Male literacy is 68.28% and female literacy is 50.79%.