Masuri - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Masuri is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Masuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masuri is 456263. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.15 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Masuri

According to the 2011 Census, Masuri village had a total population of 803 people, including 410 males and 393 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.00%, with male literacy at 65.65% and female literacy at 39.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Masuri

Masuri 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 Masuri

Masuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Masuri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Masuri 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 Masuri

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

Health Facilities in Masuri

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

FAQs about Masuri