Kola - Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur

Kola is a village situated in the Jalalabad tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalabad and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Kola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kola is 134889. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.92 hectares and falls under the 242220 pincode. Jalalabad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kola

According to the 2011 Census, Kola village had a total population of 2,145 people, including 1,175 males and 970 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.02%, with male literacy at 62.87% and female literacy at 47.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Kola

Kola 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 Kola

Kola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shamsabad, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalabad to Kola is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Kola is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kola

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

Health Facilities in Kola

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

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