Masanpur - Barsoi, Katihar

Masanpur is a village situated in the Barsoi subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barsoi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Belwa Dangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masanpur is 225068. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Raiganj (wb) is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Masanpur

As per Census 2011, Masanpur village has a total population of 1,358 people, consisting of 719 males and 639 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 420 literate and 938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masanpur

Masanpur 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 Masanpur

Public transport in the Masanpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj (wb) to Masanpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Masanpur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masanpur

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

Health Facilities in Masanpur

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

FAQs about Masanpur