Masul - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Masul is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Masul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masul is 440964. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.75 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Masul

According to the 2011 Census, Masul village had a total population of 1,165 people, including 575 males and 590 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.55%, with male literacy at 84.25% and female literacy at 67.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Masul

Masul 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 Masul

Masul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Masul is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Masul is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masul

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

Health Facilities in Masul

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

FAQs about Masul