Massour - Ghumarwin, Bilaspur
Massour is a village situated in the Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Kuthera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Massour village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Massour is 018935. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.92 hectares and falls under the 174004 pincode. Ghumarwin is the nearest town.
Massour village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Massour
According to the 2011 Census, Massour village had a total population of 672 people, including 325 males and 347 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.20%, with male literacy at 93.96% and female literacy at 78.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 672 | 325 | 347 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 56 | 27 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 166 | 84 | 82 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 531 | 280 | 251 |
| Illiterate Population | 141 | 45 | 96 |
Nearby Villages of Massour
Massour is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Massour
Public transport in the Massour is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bilaspur to Massour is about 34 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 Massour
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Massour village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Massour
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Massour village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Massour
Where is Massour located?
Massour village is located in Ghumarwin Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Massour?
The Gram Panchayat of Massour is Kuthera.
What is the pincode of Massour?
The pincode of Massour is 174004.
What is the population of Massour?
Massour had a total population of 672, including 325 males and 347 females.
How many households are there in Massour?
Massour had 149 households.
What is the literacy rate in Massour?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Massour was 86.20%. Male literacy was 93.96% and female literacy was 78.93%.