Kosma Musalmin Explained

Kosma Musalmin
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Uttar Pradesh
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates:27.1419°N 78.8082°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Uttar Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mainpuri
Subdivision Type3:Tehsil
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:13.006
Population Total:7230
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN

Kosma Musalmin is a village in Ghiror block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. Its sister village is Kosma Hinud. A railway station is located close by. As of 2011, Kosma Musalmin has a population of 7,230, in 1,169 households.

Geography

Kosma Musalmin is about 22.5 km southwest of Mainpuri, the district headquarters. The Kosma railway station is located about 1.5 km from here. Together with neighbouring Kosma Hinud, Kosma Musalmin makes up the historical village of Kosma. As of 1910, there were 27 hamlets between the two village units.[1]

Demographics

As of 2011, Kosma Musalmin had a population of 7,230, in 1,169 households. This population was 53.1% male (3,840) and 46.9% female (3,390). The 0-6 age group numbered 1,156 (604 male and 552 female), or 16.0% of the total population. 940 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 13.0% of the total.[2]

The 1981 census recorded Kosma Musalmin (as "Kosama Musalmin") as having a population of 3,720 people, in 629 households.[3]

The 1961 census recorded Kosma Musalmin (as "Kosma Musalman") as comprising 10 hamlets, with a total population of 2,729 people (1,438 male and 1,291 female), in 492 households and 348 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 3,303 acres.[4]

Infrastructure

As of 2011, Kosma Musalmin had 3 primary schools; it did not have any healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by tap, well, and hand pump; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office but no public library; there was at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[5]

References

See main article: puri district.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Neave. E. R. . Mainpuri: A Gazetteer, Being Volume X of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh . 1929 . Government Press . Allahabad . 19 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract) . Census of India . 19 June 2023.
  3. Book: Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Mainpuri . 1982 . 25 July 2023.
  4. Book: Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (24 - Mainpuri District) . 1965 . Lucknow . 25 December 2021.
  5. Web site: Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part A (Village and Town Directory) . Census of India . 19 June 2023.