Masod - Kalamnuri, Hingoli

Masod is a village situated in the Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamnuri and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Masod village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masod is 546129. The village covers a total geographical area of 1060 hectares and falls under the 431702 pincode. Kalamnuri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Masod

According to the 2011 Census, Masod village had a total population of 2,180 people, including 1,119 males and 1,061 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.95%, with male literacy at 85.49% and female literacy at 68.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamni, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalamnuri to Masod is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Masod is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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