Usia
The population of Usia increased by 21.4% between 1991 and 2001. Scheduled Castes make up 83% of the population. The literacy rate stands at 83% for men and 63% for women. The village spans almost 26 km within Ghazipur District,And according to the 2011 census, about 8,500 Rajput Muslims lived in the village. Rajput Muslim means those whose ancestors are Hindu Rajputs (Kshatriya and Bhumihar) who became Muslims under the influence of Islam.
Usia has a rich historical background, having participated in World War I from 1915 to 1917. The village is often referred to as the "broken silver spoon" due to its unique history. In the late 19th century, particularly around 1870, it became a prominent settlement for affluent white settlers, which significantly shaped its socio-economic and cultural landscape. However, the village faced destruction during the war, which led to its decline. Nevertheless, development efforts are currently underway to restore and improve the village.
Historical population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 5,650 | — |
| 1871 | 5,555 | −1.7% |
| 1881 | 5,300 | −4.6% |
| 1891 | 5,700 | +7.5% |
| 1901 | 5,720 | +0.4% |
| 1911 | 6,612 | +15.6% |
| 1921 | 7,275 | +10.0% |
| 1931 | 8,050 | +10.7% |
| 1941 | 8,855 | +10.0% |
| 1951 | 9,228 | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 10,715 | +16.1% |
| 1971 | 11,787 | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 12,965 | +10.0% |
| 1991 | 15,038 | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 18,562 | +23.4% |
| 2011 | 23,913 | +28.8% |
| Source:Census of India | ||
Notable people
- Nazir Hussain (actor)
References
- ^ "2011 census of India".
- ^ "Bhulekh".
- ^ "Census of India". mospi.gov.in. Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2008.
- ^ "2011 census of India".
- ^ "Historical Census of India". Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
External links
- "Usia, Uttar Pradesh, India" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 April 2013.