Koliala - Patrapur, Ganjam

Koliala is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Jarada and around 66 km from Chatrapur. Kharinipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koliala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koliala is 413144. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 761037 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Koliala

As per Census 2011, Koliala village has a total population of 1,191 people, consisting of 545 males and 646 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,185 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 597 literate and 594 illiterate residents. Additionally, 271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koliala

Koliala 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 Koliala

Koliala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Koliala is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Koliala is about 66 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 Koliala

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

Health Facilities in Koliala

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

FAQs about Koliala