Masahi - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Masahi is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Majharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masahi is 216425. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.22 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Masahi

As per Census 2011, Masahi village has a total population of 1,369 people, consisting of 721 males and 648 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 622 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 71 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masahi

Masahi 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 Masahi

Masahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Masahi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Masahi is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masahi

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

Health Facilities in Masahi

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

FAQs about Masahi