Kolad

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{{short description|Village in Maharashtra}}
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[[File:Map2kolad.jpg|thumb|right|Road map to Kolad]]
'''Kolad''' is a village in [[Raigad district]], [[Maharashtra]] State, [[India]]. It is 117 km from [[Mumbai]] on the National Highway no 66(Mumbai-Goa) its also connected Pune via kolad Pune- kolad state highaway . It lies on the banks of River [[Kundalika River|Kundalika]]. The village post office [[Postal Index Number]] (PIN code) is 402304 & 402109.

== Weather ==
Kolad has a varied climate; spring (March to May) is hot and sultry, while the monsoon season (June to September) is accompanied by heavy rainfalls. Winters are during November and February and are characterized by a medium level of humidity and cool weather.

== Demographics ==
At the 2001 India census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kolad had a population of 12,116.

==Geography==
Nearby villages include [[dagadwadi]], Gove, [[Pugaon]], [[Pui]], [[Pahur village|Pahur]], [[Suttarwadi]], [[Kudali]], [[Ambewadi, Maharashtra|Ambewadi]], [[Kamat, Raigad|Kamat]], [[Jamgaon]], [[Durtoli]], Bhira, [[Ville]], [[Tise]], Bhuvan, Talavali and [[Yeral]].

Nearby towns are [[Roha]], [[Indapur]], [[Mangaon]] and [[Nagothane]].

== Transport ==
[[File:Kolad Railway Station Platform.JPG|thumb|Kolad Railway Station]]
Kolad is located on [[National Highway 17 (India)|NH 17]], popularly known as the Mumbai - [[Goa]] highway. Kolad can also be accessed from the [[Mumbai Pune Expressway]], via the Khopoli exit, and State Highway 60. The [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation]] (MSRTC) operates regular bus services to [[Roha]]. Mangaon. Auto rickshaws also ply the route.

=== Kolad Railway Station ===
[[Kolad railway station]] is the first station on the [[Konkan Railway]] line. Express and mail trains connect Kolad to [[Mumbai]] in approximately three hours. Kolad is the starting point for the [[roll-on/roll-off]] (RORO) service of the Konkan Railway, a [[Rolling Highway|road-rail synergy system]], where loaded trucks are directly carried by railway wagons and delivered to their destination by rail. This service was introduced in January 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/rel_print_page1.asp?relid=949|work=Press release|publisher=Press Information Bureau|date=20 May 2004|title=ROAD-RAIL SYNERGY SYSTEM|access-date=22 December 2008}}</ref>

== Infrastructure ==
Most of the infrastructure in Kolad are maintained by Gram Panchayat, which include paving the roads, provision of water supply and other essential services like garbage disposal and beautification.

Electricity is provided by the state-run [[Maharashtra State Electricity Board]] (MSEB). Telecom services are managed by the state-run BSNL telecom and other private companies. Broadband is provided by BSNL. BSNL & TATA are the only service providers with a complete network.

== River rafting at Kolad ==
White water river rafting is a popular adventure water sport<ref>http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/6-best-places-for-river-rafting-in-india-rishikesh-ladakh-orchha-coorg-kullu-kolad-travel-india/1/647806.html</ref> for people from in Mumbai and Pune. The [[Kundalika River]] in Kolad is the best option for white water rafting in Maharashtra. The huge amount of water released from a local dam each morning creates good opportunities for rafting. The Maharashtra government promotes [https://www.riverraftingkolad.in/ Kundalika river rafting] through its official tourism website<ref>[https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/treasures/adventure-sport/kolad-riding-the-river]</ref> bungee jumping also Near From Kolad just 3km. One can book Watersports and Bungee Jumping in advance along with stay.

==References==
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{{Raigad district}}
[[Category:Villages in Raigad district]]

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