Koluha - Chunar, Mirzapur

Koluha is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Bhalwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koluha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koluha is 212517. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.52 hectares and falls under the 231305 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Koluha

As per Census 2011, Koluha village has a total population of 931 people, consisting of 513 males and 418 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 566 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population931513418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1719774
Scheduled Castes (SC)228114114
Literate Population566336230
Illiterate Population365177188

Nearby Villages of Koluha

Koluha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LamawaEast1.13 km
ParoraNorth1.16 km
SonaiNorth-West1.24 km
TerhuaNorth-East1.26 km
Chak TakiyaSouth-East1.31 km
Araji Brahma ChakSouth1.39 km
Hamidpur Mu. ShahpurSouth1.87 km
RupaidhaSouth-West2.03 km
FattepurEast2.12 km
KatakaNorth-East2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koluha

Koluha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirzapur to Koluha is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Koluha 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 Koluha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Koluha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Koluha

Where is Koluha located?

Koluha village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koluha?

The Gram Panchayat of Koluha is Bhalwa.

What is the pincode of Koluha?

The pincode of Koluha is 231305.

What is the population of Koluha?

Koluha has a total population of 931, including 513 males and 418 females.

How many households are there in Koluha?

There are 148 households in Koluha.

What is the literacy rate in Koluha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koluha is 60.79%. Male literacy is 65.50% and female literacy is 55.02%.