Masuda - Warisaliganj, Nawada

Masuda is a village situated in the Warisaliganj subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warisaliganj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Makanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masuda is 257616. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 805130 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Masuda

According to the 2011 Census, Masuda village had a total population of 4,752 people, including 2,458 males and 2,294 females, living in 704 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.40%, with male literacy at 60.26% and female literacy at 46.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,355.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,7522,4582,294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934480454
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,355694661
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,0391,192847
Illiterate Population2,7131,2661,447

Nearby Villages of Masuda

Masuda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BegrajpurEast1.27 km
ChanpuraNorth1.61 km
MaiSouth1.63 km
MakanpurNorth-West1.95 km
BandhaSouth-East2.19 km
MosimaNorth-East2.38 km
KhairaSouth2.55 km
ChandipurWest2.69 km
ManjaurSouth-West2.72 km
GaruaEast2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masuda

Masuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Waris Aleganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Masuda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Masuda is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masuda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Masuda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Masuda

Where is Masuda located?

Masuda village is located in Warisaliganj Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Masuda?

The Gram Panchayat of Masuda is Makanpur.

What is the pincode of Masuda?

The pincode of Masuda is 805130.

What is the population of Masuda?

Masuda had a total population of 4,752, including 2,458 males and 2,294 females.

How many households are there in Masuda?

Masuda had 704 households.

What is the literacy rate in Masuda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masuda was 53.40%. Male literacy was 60.26% and female literacy was 46.03%.