Kolhiya - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Kolhiya is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Kolhuia Bhojpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhiya is 173639. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.72 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kolhiya 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 Kolhiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kolhiya village had a total population of 1,729 people, including 913 males and 816 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.06%, with male literacy at 61.62% and female literacy at 34.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolhiya

Kolhiya 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 Kolhiya

Kolhiya 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 Laiburwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Kolhiya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Kolhiya is about 28 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 Kolhiya

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

Health Facilities in Kolhiya

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

FAQs about Kolhiya