Masarighat - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Masarighat is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Ghumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masarighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masarighat is 434223. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.03 hectares and falls under the 496227 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Masarighat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masarighat

According to the 2011 Census, Masarighat village had a total population of 316 people, including 160 males and 156 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 79.14% and female literacy at 58.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Masarighat

Masarighat 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 Masarighat

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Masarighat. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Masarighat is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Masarighat is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masarighat

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

Health Facilities in Masarighat

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

FAQs about Masarighat