Mashti - Dharmabad, Nanded

Mashti is a village situated in the Dharmabad tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharmabad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Mashti village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mashti is 545004. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.89 hectares and falls under the 431711 pincode. Kundalwadi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Mashti

According to the 2011 Census, Mashti village had a total population of 669 people, including 322 males and 347 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 57.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Mashti

Mashti 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 Mashti

Public transport in the Mashti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharmabad, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundalwadi to Mashti is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Mashti is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mashti

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

Health Facilities in Mashti

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

FAQs about Mashti