Allahabad, Mainpuri

Allahabad is located about 13 km southeast of Bhongaon, the tehsil headquarters.[2]^: 185

According to the 2011 census, Allahabad has a total area of 1,195.5 hectares, of which 994.4 were currently farmland, 47.6 were fallow lands, and 122.0 were under non-agricultural use. 20.6 hectares were occupied by orchards, 1.3 were occupied by permanent pastures, 7.2 were classified as cultivable but not currently under any agricultural use, and 0 were classified as non-cultivable. 2.0 hectares of forests also existed on village lands.[1]^: 241

At the turn of the 20th century, Allahabad was described as comprising 19 hamlets, with a total population of 3,024 as of 1901. Most of the local residents were employed in agriculture; there were also a few merchants who worked as shopkeepers in the local bazar. Besides the bazar and the shrine, the village also had a school and a post office. The village's zamindar was Nawab Mehdi Ali Khan of Shamsabad, Farrukhabad.[2]^: 185

A bit to the east of the village centre is the mausoleum of a Muslim saint who is locally revered by both Hindus and Muslims. After the Thursday market, locals from both faiths, especially women, visit the shrine with prayers and offerings.[2]^: 185

Allahabad hosts markets twice per week; the days are given as either Monday and Thursday[2]^: 185 or Monday and Friday.[3]^: 159[4]^: 194 The main items bought and sold are grain, cloth, and vegetables.[3]^: 159 As of 2011, there are no banks or agricultural credit societies in Allahabad.[1]^: 239 The main staple crops grown by local farmers are wheat and rice.[4]^: 195

As of 2011, Allahabad had a population of 7,438, in 1,169 households.[1]^: 235 This population was 53.2% male (3,960) and 46.8% female (3,478). The 0-6 age group numbered 1,178 (590 male and 588 female), or 15.8% of the total population. 2,251 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 30.3% of the total.[5]^: 160–1

The 1981 census recorded Allahabad as having a population of 4,233 people, in 744 households.[4]^: 194–5

The 1961 census recorded Allahabad as comprising 12 hamlets, with a total population of 3,319 people (1,878 male and 1,441 female), in 666 households and 530 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 2,978 acres.[3]^: cvi

As of 2011, Hirauli had 1 primary school; it did not have any healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by hand pump and tube well; 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.[1]^: 235–40