Masoor - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Masoor is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Murawandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masoor is 448246. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.15 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Masoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Masoor

According to the 2011 Census, Masoor village had a total population of 294 people, including 141 males and 153 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.30%, with male literacy at 50.47% and female literacy at 29.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Masoor

Masoor 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 Masoor

Masoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Masoor is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Masoor is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masoor

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

Health Facilities in Masoor

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

FAQs about Masoor