Kolhua - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Kolhua is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sekhui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhua is 176961. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.37 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Bansi is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Bansi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kolhua

According to the 2011 Census, Kolhua village had a total population of 270 people, including 129 males and 141 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.45%, with male literacy at 68.81% and female literacy at 39.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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 Ahirauli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansi to Kolhua is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kolhua is about 37 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 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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