Mastura - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Mastura is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Mastura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mastura is 454241. The village covers a total geographical area of 1200.94 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mastura

According to the 2011 Census, Mastura village had a total population of 3,378 people, including 1,764 males and 1,614 females, living in 698 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.50%, with male literacy at 69.56% and female literacy at 50.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,420, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Mastura

Mastura 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 Mastura

Mastura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Renhat, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Mastura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Mastura is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mastura

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

Health Facilities in Mastura

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

FAQs about Mastura