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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Masur village has a total population of 8,933 people, consisting of 4,444 males and 4,489 females. The village has 1,883 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 880 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,139 literate and 1,794 illiterate residents. Additionally, 976 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Masur are given below:

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