Kolambi - Mangrulpir, Washim

Kolambi is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Kolambi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolambi is 530818. The village covers a total geographical area of 1056.33 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kolambi

According to the 2011 Census, Kolambi village had a total population of 2,360 people, including 1,257 males and 1,103 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.87%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 71.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolambi

Kolambi 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 Kolambi

Kolambi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Kolambi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Kolambi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolambi

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

Health Facilities in Kolambi

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

FAQs about Kolambi