Masarhi - Fatwah, Patna

Masarhi is a village situated in the Fatwah subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatwah and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Masadhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masarhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masarhi is 246207. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 803201 pincode. Fatwah is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Masarhi

As per Census 2011, Masarhi village has a total population of 4,146 people, consisting of 2,172 males and 1,974 females. The village has 721 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 688 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,557 literate and 1,589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 863 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1462,1721,974
Child Population (0–6 yrs)688347341
Scheduled Castes (SC)863427436
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population2,5571,5001,057
Illiterate Population1,589672917

Nearby Villages of Masarhi

Masarhi 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)
Aiman BighaNorth-East1.26 km
BibipurWest1.41 km
SarthuaSouth1.76 km
TopEast1.79 km
SaidanpurNorth-West1.99 km
BendauliSouth-West2.00 km
Satauli KhurdWest2.24 km
KanchanpurNorth-East2.34 km
Rabia ChakNorth-West2.53 km
Abdullah ChakNorth2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masarhi

Masarhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaniyawan, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Fatwah to Masarhi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Masarhi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masarhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Masarhi

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

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

FAQs about Masarhi

Where is Masarhi located?

Masarhi village is located in Fatwah Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masarhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Masarhi is Masadhi.

What is the pincode of Masarhi?

The pincode of Masarhi is 803201.

What is the population of Masarhi?

Masarhi has a total population of 4,146, including 2,172 males and 1,974 females.

How many households are there in Masarhi?

There are 721 households in Masarhi.

What is the literacy rate in Masarhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masarhi is 61.67%. Male literacy is 69.06% and female literacy is 53.55%.