Masala - Ramtek, Nagpur

Masala is a village situated in the Ramtek tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramtek and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Bori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masala is 535605. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.31 hectares and falls under the 441106 pincode. Ramtek is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Masala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramtek Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Masala

According to the 2011 Census, Masala village had a total population of 890 people, including 455 males and 435 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.10%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 79.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Masala

Masala 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 Masala

Masala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tharsa, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramtek to Masala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Masala is about 59 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 Masala

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

Health Facilities in Masala

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

FAQs about Masala