Kausam - Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat

Kausam is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Kausam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kausam is 149440. The village covers a total geographical area of 567.55 hectares and falls under the 209121 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Kausam

As per Census 2011, Kausam village has a total population of 2,919 people, consisting of 1,568 males and 1,351 females. The village has 590 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 335 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,999 literate and 920 illiterate residents. Additionally, 593 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9191,5681,351
Child Population (0–6 yrs)335176159
Scheduled Castes (SC)593359234
Literate Population1,9991,203796
Illiterate Population920365555

Nearby Villages of Kausam

Kausam 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)
MangataWest2.15 km
KatethiSouth2.16 km
Usmanpur JamrehiNorth-West2.40 km
BhadeshaNorth-East2.48 km
Dunda DeoEast2.53 km
Patara SandawaNorth2.63 km
RaugaonSouth-West2.67 km
GajnerSouth-East2.87 km
InayatpurSouth3.85 km
JasawapurEast3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kausam

Kausam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaunchi, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Kausam is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Kausam is about 11 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 Kausam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kausam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kausam

Where is Kausam located?

Kausam village is located in Akbarpur Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kausam?

Kausam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kausam?

The pincode of Kausam is 209121.

What is the population of Kausam?

Kausam has a total population of 2,919, including 1,568 males and 1,351 females.

How many households are there in Kausam?

There are 590 households in Kausam.

What is the literacy rate in Kausam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kausam is 68.48%. Male literacy is 76.72% and female literacy is 58.92%.