Masod - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Masod is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Masod village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masod is 532112. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.13 hectares and falls under the 444723 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Masod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Masod

According to the 2011 Census, Masod village had a total population of 839 people, including 438 males and 401 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.99%, with male literacy at 92.84% and female literacy at 82.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chandur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Masod is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Masod is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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