Area Overview
What makes Postal Colony special
Postal Colony is an occupational or departmental colony in the Old City and Mahadwar belt, which carries 68 of the 119 rows.
ACCOMMODATION ATTACHED TO EMPLOYMENT IS TYPICALLY ALLOTTED, NOT SOLD. But some colonies with occupational names are CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES formed by employees, which do trade, sometimes with eligibility conditions on a first sale.
THE NAMES DO NOT DISTINGUISH THE TWO. Ask what document the seller actually holds and who owns the land.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled population in the Kolhapur urban area.
Languages
Official language: Marathi, the everyday language of the city, with Hindi widely understood and English used in business.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Marathi
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
An established Kolhapur locality under Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, with a long-settled population.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Local households and society residents
26%
Young Professionals
Rajarampuri, Tarabai Park and the Kasba Bawada belt
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Postal Colony
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Rajarampuri restaurants (5 km)₹700–1600
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Chowk & Tedhi Bazar₹150–450
Marathi, Street food
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Rajarampuri cafes (5 km)₹250–600
Coffee, Adda
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Postal Colony
Exceptionally Connected
Rail, road and air • NO METRO — Kolhapur is not a metro city • Kolhapur station • Airport 10 km
Local Train
Kolhapur station, formally Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, is the railway terminus for the city, with Miraj Junction about 45 km away carrying most long-distance connections.
Metro
Kolhapur has NO METRO and is not a metro city. It runs on road and rail: KOLHAPUR (Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus) is the railway terminus, the city sits on NH-48, and Kolhapur airport at Ujalaiwadi — itself a row on this sheet — handles limited scheduled traffic.
Airport
Kolhapur airport is at UJALAIWADI — itself a row on this sheet — about 9 km south-east, and handles limited scheduled traffic. Pune, about 230 km, remains the practical airport for most journeys.
Roads
The EM Bypass, VIP Road, Diamond Harbour Road and Barrackpore Trunk Road form the arterial network, with Chowringhee through the centre.
Commute Times from Postal Colony
Kolhapur station
By road
Mahalaxmi Temple
By road
Rajarampuri
By road
Tarabai Park
By road
Kolhapur Airport (Ujalaiwadi)
By road
Shivaji University
By road
Gokul Shirgaon MIDC
By road
NH-48 / Pune-Bengaluru highway
By road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Regional universities6 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Regional institutes (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- Shivaji University8 km
State University
- CPR Hospital Kolhapur10 km
Medical Campus
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- KIT College Kolhapur8 km
Institutes
Schools (K–12)
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- Privet High School Kolhapur8 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Regional international school6 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)10 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)8 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Local parks
- Riverfront (2 km)
- The Rankala Lake
- Rankala Lake
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 2 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 5 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local parks
- Rajarampuri (5 km) (retail & dining)
- Ram Ki Paidi & Ram Janmabhoomi
- Prinsep Ghat
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • Kolhapur Municipal Corporation jurisdiction
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- Tarabai Park Sector V
- New Town IT parks
- Day passes from ₹400
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Local dining
- Rajarampuri restaurants
- Strong pub and bar culture
- Late-night adda tradition
Postal Colony vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Postal Colony is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Postal Colony | Phulewadi | Raghunathrao Desai Colony | Parmesh Nagar | Rajputwadi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹4K–7K | ₹3K–5K | ₹4K–7K | ₹4K–7K | ₹3K–5K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹7K–15K | ₹5K–11K | ₹7K–15K | ₹7K–15K | ₹5K–11K |
| Premium Rent | ₹18K–48K | ₹13K–35K | ₹18K–48K | ₹18K–48K | ₹13K–35K |
| Luxury Rent | ₹32K–98K | ₹22K–72K | ₹32K–98K | ₹32K–98K | ₹22K–72K |
| Train Station | Kolhapur stn (5 km) | Kolhapur stn (8 km) | Kolhapur stn (3 km) | Kolhapur stn (11 km) | Kolhapur stn (6 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | None — not a metro city | None — not a metro city | None — not a metro city | None — not a metro city |
| Airport Distance | None — not a metro city | 12 km | 14 km | 10 km | 16 km |
| Nightlife | 13 km | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Education Hub | Limited | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Moderate | Panchganga Flood Line | CHECK BOTH LINES | CHECK BOTH LINES | CHECK BOTH LINES | CHECK BOTH LINES |
| Safety Rating | CHECK BOTH LINES | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Postal Colony?
ACCOMMODATION ATTACHED TO EMPLOYMENT IS TYPICALLY ALLOTTED, NOT SOLD.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Local parks
Neighbourhood parks maintained by Kolhapur Municipal Corporation.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 2 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
The Rankala Lake
The vast central green at the heart of the city.
Best for: Walks & evenings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local market, Mahadwar Road (5 km), Mahadwar Road market
the New Palace (2 km),, the Mahalaxmi Temple,, Mahalaxmi Temple
Local sports grounds, Shahu Stadium, Shahu Stadium
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in Postal Colony: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local market
- Mahadwar Road (5 km)
- Mahadwar Road wholesale
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Kolhapur)
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Parking varies by street
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Local library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Postal Colony
Average monthly rents in Postal Colony (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹2K – ₹2K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹3K – ₹4K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹4K – ₹7K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹7K – ₹15K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹11K – ₹25K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹18K – ₹48K | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹32K – ₹98K | HNIs / Senior management |
Pros and Cons of Renting in Postal Colony
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Planned layout typical of departmental housing
What to Watch Out For
- ALLOTTED OR A CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY — the names do not distinguish
- Occupancy attached to employment ends with the service
- ASK WHAT DOCUMENT THE SELLER HOLDS
- *** ESTABLISH THE PANCHGANGA FLOOD POSITION. *** At the Rajaram barrage the alert level is 39 feet, the DANGER MARK 43 feet and the FLOOD LINE 45 feet — and in August 2019 the river reached 53.5 FEET. Major floods in 2005, 2006, 2019 and 2021, with alerts again in 2020 and 2024
- Trace the title chain and confirm the seller can convey
Renting in Postal Colony: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.2
Environment
