Kolaha - Chakrata, Dehradun

Kolaha is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Kohla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolaha is 044658. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.5 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kolaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kolaha

According to the 2011 Census, Kolaha village had a total population of 198 people, including 106 males and 92 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.12%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 52.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolaha

Kolaha 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 Kolaha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kolaha. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Kolaha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Kolaha is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolaha

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

Health Facilities in Kolaha

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

FAQs about Kolaha