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 Sarpanch 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
As per Census 2011, Massour village has a total population of 672 people, consisting of 325 males and 347 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Massour are given below:
| 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 has a total population of 672, including 325 males and 347 females.
How many households are there in Massour?
There are 149 households in Massour.
What is the literacy rate in Massour?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Massour is 79.02%. Male literacy is 86.15% and female literacy is 72.33%.