Kolbandre - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Kolbandre is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kolbandre village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolbandre is 564949. The village covers a total geographical area of 1365.78 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kolbandre

As per Census 2011, Kolbandre village has a total population of 1,696 people, consisting of 701 males and 995 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 1,419 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,010 literate and 686 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,696701995
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1899495
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1697
Literate Population1,010493517
Illiterate Population686208478

Nearby Villages of Kolbandre

Kolbandre 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)
TerevayanganiWest2.76 km
UrphiSouth-East2.76 km
GavraiSouth-West2.83 km
AsondEast3.19 km
SadavaliNorth-West3.32 km
SadaveNorth3.41 km
PanhalekaziSouth3.77 km
MathegujarSouth-West3.97 km
ShiwnariNorth-East4.28 km
ShirdeNorth-West4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kolbandre

Kolbandre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 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 Dapoli Camp to Kolbandre is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kolbandre is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolbandre

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

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

Health Facilities in Kolbandre

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kolbandre 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 >10 km

FAQs about Kolbandre

Where is Kolbandre located?

Kolbandre village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kolbandre?

Kolbandre is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kolbandre?

The pincode of Kolbandre is 415711.

What is the population of Kolbandre?

Kolbandre has a total population of 1,696, including 701 males and 995 females.

How many households are there in Kolbandre?

There are 452 households in Kolbandre.

What is the literacy rate in Kolbandre?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolbandre is 59.55%. Male literacy is 70.33% and female literacy is 51.96%.