Masaurha - Paliganj, Patna

Masaurha is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Masaudha Jalpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masaurha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masaurha is 245737. The village covers a total geographical area of 626.44 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Masaurha

As per Census 2011, Masaurha village has a total population of 2,413 people, consisting of 1,203 males and 1,210 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 397 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,425 literate and 988 illiterate residents. Additionally, 600 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4131,2031,210
Child Population (0–6 yrs)397207190
Scheduled Castes (SC)600310290
Literate Population1,425831594
Illiterate Population988372616

Nearby Villages of Masaurha

Masaurha 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)
JalpuraNorth-East1.75 km
UdaipurSouth-West1.88 km
MohabbatpurSouth-East2.14 km
Dariapur PemSouth-East2.62 km
MohbalipurSouth-West3.06 km
RanipurSouth-East3.07 km
RajipurNorth-East3.30 km
SaraiyaNorth3.43 km
Harpur AnkuriSouth3.53 km
HasanpurSouth-East3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masaurha

Masaurha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garhani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Masaurha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Masaurha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masaurha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Masaurha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Masaurha

Where is Masaurha located?

Masaurha village is located in Paliganj Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masaurha?

The Gram Panchayat of Masaurha is Masaudha Jalpura.

What is the pincode of Masaurha?

The pincode of Masaurha is 801110.

What is the population of Masaurha?

Masaurha has a total population of 2,413, including 1,203 males and 1,210 females.

How many households are there in Masaurha?

There are 442 households in Masaurha.

What is the literacy rate in Masaurha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masaurha is 59.06%. Male literacy is 69.08% and female literacy is 49.09%.