Kol - Mahad, Raigad

Kol is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Mahad and around 123 km from Alibag. Kol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kol is 555068. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.58 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kol

According to the 2011 Census, Kol village had a total population of 1,494 people, including 754 males and 740 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.80%, with male literacy at 83.09% and female literacy at 60.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Kol

Kol 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 Kol

Kol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Kol is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kol is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kol

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

Health Facilities in Kol

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

FAQs about Kol