Masina - Khanpur, Samastipur

Masina is a village situated in the Khanpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Purushotampur Annu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masina is 236474. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Samstipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Masina

As per Census 2011, Masina village has a total population of 4,075 people, consisting of 2,051 males and 2,024 females. The village has 851 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 795 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,643 literate and 2,432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 960 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masina

Masina 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 Masina

Masina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Angar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samstipur to Masina is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Masina is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masina

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

Health Facilities in Masina

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

FAQs about Masina