Kolhua - Kasya, Kushinagar

Kolhua is a village situated in the Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasya and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Padrauna. Kolhua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhua is 189256. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.78 hectares and falls under the 274402 pincode. Kasya is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kolhua

According to the 2011 Census, Kolhua village had a total population of 1,162 people, including 526 males and 636 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,209 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.10%, with male literacy at 62.76% and female literacy at 37.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolhua

Kolhua 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 Kolhua

Kolhua 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 Kath Kuiyan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasya to Kolhua is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Padrauna to Kolhua is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolhua

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

Health Facilities in Kolhua

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

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