Kumhaul


Kumhaul is a village in Kishni block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. Located on the north bank of the Arind river, it hosts markets twice per week. As of 2011, it had a total population of 6,036, in 984 households.

Geography

Kumhaul is located on the left bank of the Arind river, about 11 km east of the town of Kishni.
According to the 2011 census, Kumhaul has a total area of 1,002.4 hectares, of which 585.8 were currently farmland, 326.3 were fallow lands, and 56.7 were under non-agricultural use. 10.2 hectares were occupied by orchards, 11.3 were occupied by permanent pastures, 11.1 were classified as cultivable but not currently under any agricultural use, and 1.0 were classified as non-cultivable. No forests existed on village lands.

Demographics

As of 2011, Kumhaul had a population of 6,036, in 984 households. This population was 53.9% male and 46.1% female. The 0-6 age group numbered 925, or 15.3% of the total population. 1,810 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 30.0% of the total.
The 1981 census recorded Kumhaul as having a population of 3,710 people, in 630 households.
The 1961 census recorded Kumhaul as comprising 12 hamlets, with a total population of 2,761 people, in 503 households and 415 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 2,522 acres.
The 1901 census recorded Kumhaul with a population of 2,369; included in this total were 14 subsidiary hamlets in addition to the main site.

Economy

Kumhaul hosts markets twice per week. There are no banks or agricultural credit societies in the village. Shri Sheshnaag Baba Mandir situated here. Most popular temple in this block.

Infrastructure

As of 2011, Kumhaul had 4 primary schools; it did not have any healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by hand pump; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office and public library, as well as at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.