Kolha - Bhograi, Balasore

Kolha is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhograi and around 90 km from Baleshwar. Kumbhirgadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolha is 391749. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 756038 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kolha

According to the 2011 Census, Kolha village had a total population of 988 people, including 510 males and 478 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.77%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 81.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolha

Kolha 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 Kolha

Kolha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kolha is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kolha is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolha

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

Health Facilities in Kolha

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

FAQs about Kolha