Kumbha - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Kumbha is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Phulpur and around 45 km from Azamgarh. Kumbha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbha is 195175. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.07 hectares and falls under the 276302 pincode. Junpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kumbha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Didarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumbha

As per Census 2011, Kumbha village has a total population of 2,752 people, consisting of 1,290 males and 1,462 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 1,133 females per 1,000 males. There are 364 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,555 literate and 1,197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 702 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kumbha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7521,2901,462
Child Population (0–6 yrs)364188176
Scheduled Castes (SC)702320382
Literate Population1,555858697
Illiterate Population1,197432765

Nearby Villages of Kumbha

Kumbha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BellbhaddarpurNorth-East1.47 km
ChaukiSouth1.71 km
AllipurSouth-East1.75 km
KoharauliNorth1.86 km
SenduriNorth-East1.87 km
BheeraSouth-East2.10 km
PasikaEast2.30 km
FatuhiNorth-West2.55 km
PichhauraNorth-West2.68 km
Kammar PurNorth-East2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbha

Kumbha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadvendranagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junpur to Kumbha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Kumbha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kumbha village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kumbha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kumbha village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kumbha

Where is Kumbha located?

Kumbha village is located in Martinganjon Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumbha?

Kumbha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kumbha?

The pincode of Kumbha is 276302.

What is the population of Kumbha?

Kumbha has a total population of 2,752, including 1,290 males and 1,462 females.

How many households are there in Kumbha?

There are 431 households in Kumbha.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbha is 56.50%. Male literacy is 66.51% and female literacy is 47.67%.