Kolgan - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Kolgan is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kesapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolgan is 382182. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kolgan

According to the 2011 Census, Kolgan village had a total population of 421 people, including 214 males and 207 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.89%, with male literacy at 91.35% and female literacy at 72.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolgan

Kolgan 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 Kolgan

Kolgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Kolgan is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kolgan is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolgan

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

Health Facilities in Kolgan

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

FAQs about Kolgan