Only 5.92% of the population live in the urban areas, and that is the second lowest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Medinipur district, just above Egra subdivision.

[6] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision.

Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities it had were a stadium, a cinema theatre at Mecheda 5 km away, an auditorium/ community hall, a public library and a reading room in the town.

[7] As per 2011 Census of India Kolaghat had a total population of 25,191 of which 12,890 (51%) were males and 12,301 (49%) were females.

There is a proposal to upgrade it to a Municipality after including the railway area under its jurisdiction.

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, or BSNL, as well as private enterprises, among them Vodafone-idea(Vi), Airtel, Jio and are the leading telephone, cell phone and internet service providers in the city.

The riverside has become a popular picnic spot and is often crowded with people, particularly during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

The Kolaghat Bridge (Namely Sarat Setu) is the only which connects the South India.