Kolave - Pen, Raigad

Kolave is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Pen and around 24 km from Alibag. Vadakhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolave village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolave is 553849. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.01 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kolave

According to the 2011 Census, Kolave village had a total population of 1,083 people, including 551 males and 532 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.14%, with male literacy at 92.94% and female literacy at 72.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolave

Kolave 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 Kolave

Kolave is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kolave is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kolave is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolave

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

Health Facilities in Kolave

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

FAQs about Kolave