Masna - Lalpur Thana, Mungeli

Masna is a village situated in the Lalpur Thana tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Lormi and around 48 km from Bilaspur. Masna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masna is 437825. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.77 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Masna

According to the 2011 Census, Masna village had a total population of 961 people, including 477 males and 484 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.37%, with male literacy at 79.22% and female literacy at 51.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population961477484
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1416873
Scheduled Castes (SC)593425
Scheduled Tribes (ST)884840
Literate Population536324212
Illiterate Population425153272

Nearby Villages of Masna

Masna 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)
MasniEast1.14 km
PiparkhuntiNorth-West1.27 km
PatharikapaSouth-West1.28 km
TurwariSouth-West1.61 km
TharakpurNorth1.77 km
RaweliNorth-East2.16 km
DadankapaSouth-East2.22 km
TeliyapuranSouth-East2.38 km
PiparkhuntaWest2.40 km
Mohtara KurmiSouth-West2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masna

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Masna. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Masna is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Masna 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 Masna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Masna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Masna

Where is Masna located?

Masna village is located in Lalpur Thana Tehsil, Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Masna?

Masna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Masna?

The pincode of Masna is 495115.

What is the population of Masna?

Masna had a total population of 961, including 477 males and 484 females.

How many households are there in Masna?

Masna had 246 households.

What is the literacy rate in Masna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masna was 65.37%. Male literacy was 79.22% and female literacy was 51.58%.