Kumhediya - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Kumhediya is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Kumhediya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhediya is 150640. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 209308 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kumhediya

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhediya village had a total population of 1,777 people, including 951 males and 826 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.36%, with male literacy at 84.77% and female literacy at 62.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumhediya

Kumhediya 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 Kumhediya

Kumhediya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Kumhediya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Kumhediya is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhediya

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

Health Facilities in Kumhediya

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

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