Kolad - Roha, Raigad

Kolad is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Roha Ashtami and around 51 km from Alibag. Kolad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolad is 554398. The village covers a total geographical area of 1292 hectares and falls under the 402304 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kolad 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 Kolad

According to the 2011 Census, Kolad village had a total population of 1,684 people, including 851 males and 833 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.52%, with male literacy at 92.61% and female literacy at 80.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolad

Kolad 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 Kolad

Kolad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolad, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Kolad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kolad is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolad

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

Health Facilities in Kolad

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

FAQs about Kolad