Kumbh - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Kumbh is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kumbh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbh is 202380. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.37 hectares and falls under the 222161 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kumbh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kumbh

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbh village had a total population of 3,111 people, including 1,645 males and 1,466 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.60%, with male literacy at 80.88% and female literacy at 50.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,095, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kumbh

Kumbh 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbh

Kumbh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shudnipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kumbh is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kumbh is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbh

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

Health Facilities in Kumbh

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

FAQs about Kumbh