Masul - Ghumka, Rajnandgaon

Masul is a village situated in the Ghumka tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Rajnandgaon and around 37 km from Rajnandgaon. Masul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masul is 440718. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.06 hectares and falls under the 491444 pincode. Khairagarh 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 Dongargarh 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 1,125 people, including 581 males and 544 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.22%, with male literacy at 87.90% and female literacy at 69.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314.

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 Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh 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 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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