Masiyari - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Masiyari is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Masiyary serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masiyari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masiyari is 501135. The village covers a total geographical area of 910.78 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Masiyari

According to the 2011 Census, Masiyari village had a total population of 989 people, including 498 males and 491 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.83%, with male literacy at 73.06% and female literacy at 48.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Masiyari

Masiyari 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 Masiyari

Masiyari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Masiyari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Masiyari is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masiyari

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

Health Facilities in Masiyari

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

FAQs about Masiyari