Kolape - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Kolape is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kolape village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolape is 566349. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 416703 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kolape

According to the 2011 Census, Kolape village had a total population of 1,476 people, including 739 males and 737 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 74.85% and female literacy at 52.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolape

Kolape 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 Kolape

Kolape is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kolape is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kolape is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolape

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

Health Facilities in Kolape

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

FAQs about Kolape