Masod - Prabhatpttan, Betul

Masod is a village situated in the Prabhatpttan tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Multai and around 78 km from Betul. Masod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masod is 486239. The village covers a total geographical area of 1907.37 hectares and falls under the 460665 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Masod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Multai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masod

As per Census 2011, Masod village has a total population of 3,470 people, consisting of 1,781 males and 1,689 females. The village has 830 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 432 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,602 literate and 868 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 152 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Masod are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4701,7811,689
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432220212
Scheduled Castes (SC)360190170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1527379
Literate Population2,6021,4301,172
Illiterate Population868351517

Nearby Villages of Masod

Masod 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)
VaygaonWest2.07 km
DatoraEast3.39 km
ChichkhedaNorth-East3.87 km
Saikheda KhurdWest4.10 km
Khedi RamosiEast5.20 km
SahangaonNorth-West5.39 km
SirdiNorth-West5.47 km
SanwagiNorth-East5.57 km
HiwarkhedNorth5.71 km
BandaliEast6.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masod

Masod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Benoda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Masod is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Masod is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masod

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

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

Health Facilities in Masod

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Masod

Where is Masod located?

Masod village is located in Prabhatpttan Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masod?

Masod is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Masod?

The pincode of Masod is 460665.

What is the population of Masod?

Masod has a total population of 3,470, including 1,781 males and 1,689 females.

How many households are there in Masod?

There are 830 households in Masod.

What is the literacy rate in Masod?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masod is 74.99%. Male literacy is 80.29% and female literacy is 69.39%.