Masur - Karad, Satara

Masur is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Masur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masur is 564505. The village covers a total geographical area of 1215.43 hectares and falls under the 415106 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Masur

According to the 2011 Census, Masur village had a total population of 8,933 people, including 4,444 males and 4,489 females, living in 1,883 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.65%, with male literacy at 92.46% and female literacy at 84.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 976, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Masur

Masur 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 Masur

Masur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Masur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Masur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masur

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

Health Facilities in Masur

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

FAQs about Masur