Kolavadi - Velhe, Pune

Kolavadi is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kolwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolavadi is 556634. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.38 hectares and falls under the 412213 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kolavadi

As per Census 2011, Kolavadi village has a total population of 977 people, consisting of 486 males and 491 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 317 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population977486491
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166155
Literate Population660390270
Illiterate Population31796221

Nearby Villages of Kolavadi

Kolavadi 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)
KatavadiEast1.44 km
VinzarNorth-West2.19 km
AskavadiSouth-West2.53 km
MargasaniSouth2.55 km
KetkavaneSouth-East2.92 km
Wanganichi WadiNorth-East3.19 km
MangdariEast3.22 km
SakharSouth-West3.58 km
WanganiNorth-East3.60 km
AdavaliSouth-East3.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kolavadi

Kolavadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivajinagar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 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 Pune to Kolavadi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Kolavadi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolavadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kolavadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kolavadi

Where is Kolavadi located?

Kolavadi village is located in Velhe Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kolavadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kolavadi is Kolwadi.

What is the pincode of Kolavadi?

The pincode of Kolavadi is 412213.

What is the population of Kolavadi?

Kolavadi has a total population of 977, including 486 males and 491 females.

How many households are there in Kolavadi?

There are 208 households in Kolavadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kolavadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolavadi is 67.55%. Male literacy is 80.25% and female literacy is 54.99%.