Maska Laiya - Taljhari, Sahebganj

Maska Laiya is a village situated in the Taljhari subdivision of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Taljhari and around 33 km from Sahibganj. Maskalaiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maska Laiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maska Laiya is 358833. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 816129 pincode.

Maska Laiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Maska Laiya

As per Census 2011, Maska Laiya village has a total population of 1,938 people, consisting of 1,012 males and 926 females. The village has 400 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 465 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 725 literate and 1,213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maska Laiya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9381,012926
Child Population (0–6 yrs)465236229
Scheduled Castes (SC)19110487
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population725476249
Illiterate Population1,213536677

Nearby Villages of Maska Laiya

Maska Laiya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PhatehpurWest1.75 km
MehdipurNorth1.82 km
Narainpur ChauchorSouth1.99 km
ChapalpaharSouth-West2.36 km
MasahaSouth-East2.42 km
MehdipokherNorth-West2.44 km
BelbathanNorth-West2.46 km
HardiWest2.68 km
DhanbadNorth-West2.79 km
RambariEast3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maska Laiya

Maska Laiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanpur Ato, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sahibganj to Maska Laiya is about 33 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 Maska Laiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maska Laiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Maska Laiya

Where is Maska Laiya located?

Maska Laiya village is located in Taljhari Subdivision, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maska Laiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Maska Laiya is Maskalaiya.

What is the pincode of Maska Laiya?

The pincode of Maska Laiya is 816129.

What is the population of Maska Laiya?

Maska Laiya has a total population of 1,938, including 1,012 males and 926 females.

How many households are there in Maska Laiya?

There are 400 households in Maska Laiya.

What is the literacy rate in Maska Laiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maska Laiya is 37.41%. Male literacy is 47.04% and female literacy is 26.89%.