Maswas

Maswas is a village located in Sikta subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Sikta (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Bettiah. As per 2009 stats, Maswas village is also a gram panchayat.

Maswas has its own place in the vibrant Pashchim Champaran region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Maswas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maswas is 217270. The village spans a total geographical area of 325.46 hectares. Bettiah is nearest town to Maswas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

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Population of Maswas

Below is a concise population overview of Maswas as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,346 2,329 2,017
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,019 534 485
Scheduled Castes (SC) 226 120 106
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 645 358 287
Literate Population 1,617 1,114 503
Illiterate Population 2,729 1,215 1,514

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Maswas village:

  • The total population of Maswas village is around 4,346, including approximately 2,329 males and 2,017 females, with a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,019 children aged 0–6 years in Maswas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Maswas village has 226 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 645 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Maswas village is about 37.21%, with male literacy at 47.83% and female literacy at 24.94%.
  • There are around 639 households in Maswas village.

Connectivity of Maswas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Maswas. As per the 2011 stats, Maswas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Maswas

Knowing the nearby villages of Maswas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Maswas.

Bheriharwa Sabaithwa Bahuarwa Indarwa Bishunpurwa Bhawanipur Majharia Tola Majharia Sugaha Chhapainia Gamharia Jainagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Maswas

Where is Maswas located?
Maswas village is situated in Sikta Subdivision, within the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Maswas?
Maswas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Maswas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Maswas is 4,346, with 2,329 males and 2,017 females.
How many households are there in Maswas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Maswas village has a total of 639 households.
What is the literacy rate in Maswas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Maswas is 37.21%. The male literacy rate is 47.83%, while the female literacy rate is 24.94%.