Koldhe - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Koldhe is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kolthe serves as the Village Panchayat for Koldhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koldhe is 565906. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.25 hectares and falls under the 416712 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Koldhe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Koldhe

According to the 2011 Census, Koldhe village had a total population of 212 people, including 100 males and 112 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.25%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population212100112
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21912
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1598475
Illiterate Population531637

Nearby Villages of Koldhe

Koldhe 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)
KumbhargaonNorth-West1.64 km
KanteSouth-West1.74 km
ZapadeSouth-East1.79 km
GavaneNorth-East2.61 km
RamaneNorth2.67 km
MajalSouth2.81 km
KotNorth-West2.84 km
VirgaonNorth3.42 km
KatalgaonSouth-West4.18 km
UpaleNorth-West4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koldhe

Koldhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Koldhe is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koldhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Koldhe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Koldhe

Where is Koldhe located?

Koldhe village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Koldhe?

The Village Panchayat of Koldhe is Kolthe.

What is the pincode of Koldhe?

The pincode of Koldhe is 416712.

What is the population of Koldhe?

Koldhe had a total population of 212, including 100 males and 112 females.

How many households are there in Koldhe?

Koldhe had 56 households.

What is the literacy rate in Koldhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koldhe was 83.25%. Male literacy was 92.31% and female literacy was 75.00%.