Koson (Koson) is a village in Ghiror block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. As of 2011, it has a population of 2,409, in 419 households.

Koson
Village
Koson is located in Uttar Pradesh
Koson
Koson
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°11′42″N 78°44′39″E / 27.195°N 78.74426°E / 27.195; 78.74426
CountryIndia
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictMainpuri
Area
 • Total
7.932 km2 (3.063 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
2,409
 • Density300/km2 (790/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

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As of 2011, Koson had a population of 2,409, in 419households.[1]: 73  This population was 53.5% male (1,290) and 46.5% female (1,119). The 0-6 age group numbered 407 (199 male and 208 female), or 16.9% of the total population. 430 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 17.8% of the total.[2]: 64–5 

The 1981 census recorded Koson as having a population of 1,607 people, in 296 households.[3]: 130–1 

The 1961 census recorded Koson as comprising 3 hamlets, with a total population of 1,143 people (642 male and 501 female), in 222 households and 196 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 1,958 acres.[4]: lxx 

Infrastructure

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As of 2011, Koson had 1 primary school; it did not have any healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by 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 residential and agricultural (but not commercial) purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[1]: 73–8 

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. ^ Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Mainpuri (PDF). 1982. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. ^ Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (24 - Mainpuri District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. Retrieved 25 December 2021.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)