Kolhana - Nimapada, Puri

Kolhana is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nuasantrha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhana is 409072. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kolhana

As per Census 2011, Kolhana village has a total population of 1,265 people, consisting of 649 males and 616 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 582 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolhana

Kolhana 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 Kolhana

Kolhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kolhana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kolhana is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolhana

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

Health Facilities in Kolhana

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

FAQs about Kolhana