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

According to the 2011 Census, Masod village had a total population of 3,470 people, including 1,781 males and 1,689 females, living in 830 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.65%, with male literacy at 91.61% and female literacy at 79.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Masod