Masbaras - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Masbaras is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Masbaras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masbaras is 448028. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.4 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Masbaras

According to the 2011 Census, Masbaras village had a total population of 673 people, including 322 males and 351 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.56%, with male literacy at 81.91% and female literacy at 47.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 459.

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

Nearby Villages of Masbaras

Masbaras 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 Masbaras

Masbaras is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Masbaras is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Masbaras is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masbaras

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

Health Facilities in Masbaras

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

FAQs about Masbaras