Kolhai - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Kolhai is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Kolhai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhai is 173686. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.78 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kolhai

As per Census 2011, Kolhai village has a total population of 2,252 people, consisting of 1,174 males and 1,078 females. The village has 336 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 402 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 828 literate and 1,424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolhai

Kolhai 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 Kolhai

Kolhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pachperwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Kolhai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Kolhai is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolhai

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

Health Facilities in Kolhai

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

FAQs about Kolhai