Masrah

Masrah is a village located in Cheta tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 170km away from district headquarter Kupvi. Kupvi is the sub-district headquarter of Masrah village. As per 2009 stats, Babat Bp is the gram panchayat of Masrah village.

Here you can discover what makes Masrah unique in its vibrant Cheta-Shimla region. You’ll see Masrah’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Masrah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Masrah is 025679. The village spans a total geographical area of 68.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171210. Chaupal is nearest town to Masrah village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Masrah village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Masrah

Population of Masrah

According to the 2011 Census, Masrah has a total population of about 197, with approximately 102 males and 95 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 60 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.25%, with male literacy at about 56.86% and female literacy near 43.16%. There are around 29 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Masrah's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Masrah

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Masrah. As per the 2011 stats, Masrah had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Masrah

Knowing the nearby villages of Masrah helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Masrah.

Frequently Asked Questions about Masrah