Kolad
Kolad is a village, in Raigad district, Maharashtra State, India.
Geography
It is located on South direction from Panvel to Goa on NH 17 connecting Nagothane - Kolad - Mangaon. It lies on the banks of River Kundalika.
You Could also approach the same via Mumbai Pune Express Highway - Pay toll and take left at Khapoli exit. Head through the over bridge towards PALI. Pass through SH 96 - pali famous for its Ganpati temple. Towards Bhira you drive on to SH 60 which towards right leads to KOLAD.
OLD JUNGLE SAYING...In KOLAD land is always safe next to a KANAL.
Weather
Kolad has both hot and cold climates in a year. Summers (March to May) are hot and sultry. Monsoons (June to September) are accompanied by heavy rainfalls. Winters are during November and February and are characterized by medium level of humidity and cool weather.
Best time to visit here is from June to March. Rivers and waterfalls are good post monsoons
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Kolad had a population of 12116.
Description
The village post office Postal Index Number ( PIN code) is 402308 & 402109 and is served by Kolad post office.
Some of nearby villages are Suttarwadi, Kudli, Ambewali, Kamat, Jamgaon, Durtoli, Bhira, Ville, Narayangaon
Nearby towns are Roha, Mangaon, Nagothane
Infrastructure
Most of the infrastructure in Kolad are maintained by gram panchayat, which include paving the roads, provision of water supply and other essential serives like garbage disposal and beautification.
Other minor roads are maintained by Gram Panchayat.
Electricity is provided by state run MSEB.
Telecom serives are handled by the state run BSNL telecom and other private players. Broadband is provided by BSNL.
Kolad Railway Station
This is the first (northernmost) station on Konkan Railway. This is the starting point for RORO Service on Konkan Railway. RORO means Roll On Roll Off, where loaded trucks are directly carried by railway wagons and reached to destination by trains. Konkan railways passes through tough terrains of India. There is NH-17 passing through same route. Truck drivers find it extremely difficult to drive loaded trucks through ghats,undulating surfaces,narrow roads and poor road & weather conditions. The KRC came with concept of RORO , where loaded trucks are moved on wagons and are traveled by train. This has helped in saving of fuels, decrease in wear and tear of lorries(trucks), relief to drivers of driving in extreme conditions,can reach faster to destination. This also helps in decongestion of roads and lowering of pollution. This concept has been beneficial for both truck operators and KRC.
Place to visit
Resorts in wilderness next / around the river and dams.
Kundalika river place for river rafting and camping throughout the year.
Water falls on state highway 60 towards pune in the rains.
Adventure sports plenty of resorts which offer all kind of outdoor activities.
6 Degrees - there are no strangers on this planet.
Important numbers
Kolad Police station -02194 250036
Hospitals -
Ambulance -
Veterinary Doctor - 9420324747
Important people
Sunil Taktkare and Ravi Kanal