Masalaga - Kandhar, Nanded

Masalaga is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Masalga serves as the Village Panchayat for Masalaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masalaga is 545400. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 431722 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Masalaga

According to the 2011 Census, Masalaga village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 786 males and 782 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.89%, with male literacy at 79.28% and female literacy at 58.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Masalaga

Masalaga 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 Masalaga

Public transport in the Masalaga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Umri, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Masalaga

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

FAQs about Masalaga