Masauna - Sanjhauli, Rohtas

Masauna is a village situated in the Sanjhauli subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sanjhauli and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Amaithi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masauna is 251497. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.7 hectares and falls under the 802220 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Masauna

According to the 2011 Census, Masauna village had a total population of 2,344 people, including 1,204 males and 1,140 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 84.69% and female literacy at 69.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Masauna

Masauna 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 Masauna

Masauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjhauli Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Masauna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Masauna is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masauna

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

Health Facilities in Masauna

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

FAQs about Masauna