Masni - Lalpur Thana, Mungeli

Masni is a village situated in the Lalpur Thana tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Lormi and around 80 km from Bilaspur. Masna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masni is 437856. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.19 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Masni 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 Masni

According to the 2011 Census, Masni village had a total population of 831 people, including 418 males and 413 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.14%, with male literacy at 70.03% and female literacy at 44.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Masni

Masni 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 Masni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Masni. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Masni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Masni is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masni

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

Health Facilities in Masni

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

FAQs about Masni