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

As per Census 2011, Kol village has a total population of 1,494 people, consisting of 754 males and 740 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 965 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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