Masaundha - Dobhi, Gaya

Masaundha is a village situated in the Dobhi subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dobhi and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kharanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masaundha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masaundha is 256399. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 824220 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Masaundha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Masaundha

As per Census 2011, Masaundha village has a total population of 1,197 people, consisting of 614 males and 583 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 902 illiterate residents. Additionally, 432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Masaundha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Masaundha

Masaundha 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 Masaundha

Masaundha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Masaundha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Masaundha is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masaundha

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

Health Facilities in Masaundha

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

FAQs about Masaundha