Masal - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Masal is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Masal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masal is 537446. The village covers a total geographical area of 1070 hectares and falls under the 441908 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Masal

According to the 2011 Census, Masal village had a total population of 3,266 people, including 1,626 males and 1,640 females, living in 797 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.81%, with male literacy at 84.12% and female literacy at 73.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Masal

Masal 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 Masal

Masal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Masal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Masal is about 60 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 Masal

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

Health Facilities in Masal

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

FAQs about Masal